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EK54 OBT

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OBT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 94,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,867 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 91,846 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 86,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,078 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,937 miles

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

O/s/f abs ring cracked

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,299 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f is the worst

Hand brake very high

N/s/r tyre poor condition

O/s/f ABS ring cracked

O/s/f brake disc corroded

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,297 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/r to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f is the worst

Hand brake very high

N/s/r tyre poor condition

O/s/f ABS ring cracked

O/s/f brake disc corroded

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,604 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

Hand brake high

N/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Slight front brake imbalance

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,971 miles

Hand brake high

N/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

O/s/r metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,035 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres deteriorating

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,792 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,964 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,964 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 44,300 miles

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

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

rear o/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,075 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge off tread

Fail 20 Dec 2010 38,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge off tread

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,914 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK54 OBT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EK54 OBT, 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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EK54 OBT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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