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EN53 BPU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Feb 2026 55,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 52,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,449 miles

Near side rear brake back plate corroding

Tow bar and fixings corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2024 50,449 miles

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

Near side rear brake back plate corroding

Tow bar and fixings corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2023 47,880 miles

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding

Towbar is quite flaky with surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2023 47,878 miles

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

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding

Towbar is quite flaky with surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,163 miles

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 45,159 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both rear brake backing plates are corroding

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 43,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,178 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,581 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened getting corroded at lower spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid at both washers,pump can be heard working (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened getting corroded at lower spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,346 miles

High level brake light is not working

Nearside outer cv boot clip loose

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,500 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 23,500 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,293 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 20,293 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 10,774 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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EN53 BPU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel 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 EN53 BPU, 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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EN53 BPU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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