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EJ54 VLG

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,302 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 122,271 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,290 miles

HANBRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and lose (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

HANBRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 28 Nov 2017 113,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,289 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,289 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,661 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 92,661 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,137 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,889 miles

handbrake level high

rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake level high

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,756 miles

play in offside steering rack arm

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

play in offside steering rack arm

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,590 miles

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 VLG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 VLG, 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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EJ54 VLG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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