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ET53 WBU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,044 mi
Last recorded159,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 WBU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 159,044 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint mounting bolt cut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 145,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,747 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 113,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2013 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 104,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,777 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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ET53 WBU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET53 WBU, 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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ET53 WBU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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