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ET04 RKJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 156,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff lubricated compensator pivot (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

smoke emisions high at first may benefit from injectors cleaning

Fail 6 Sep 2018 156,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff lubricated compensator pivot (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

smoke emisions high at first may benefit from injectors cleaning

Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,952 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 152,952 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 152,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 146,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 146,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced little effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 140,918 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise adjustment or replacement (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 140,918 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise adjustment or replacement (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 135,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 135,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 128,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 128,660 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,450 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 98,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,634 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 262,050 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 26,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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ET04 RKJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ET04 RKJ, 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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ET04 RKJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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