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EJ54 FXB

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,327 mi
Last recorded179,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FXB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 179,327 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 30 Jun 2025 172,475 miles

front Registration plate damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2025 172,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front Registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2024 165,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023
Fail 9 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 141,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 131,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 121,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 113,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 97,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to tread

Offside front tyre is cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 97,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to tread

Offside front tyre is cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,869 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on inside edge but not to cords

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre damaged on inside edge but not to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,993 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 68,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Off side steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 25 May 2012 61,971 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Front brake imbalance & fluctuation noted.

N/S/R seat belt release button cover missing.

Slight play noted in stewering column & at steering wheel.

Pass 24 May 2011 54,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 54,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 46,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pin hole in near side drive shaft gaiter.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2010 46,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pin hole in near side drive shaft gaiter.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 38,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,288 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 7 Oct 2008 33,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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EJ54 FXB is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ54 FXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ54 FXB registered?

EJ54 FXB is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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