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SM04 RNJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,902 mi
Last recorded117,902 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 117,902 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight corrosion on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 106,006 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 106,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 97,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 97,799 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2017 89,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 82,945 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 82,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 76,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,669 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 59,672 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 59,672 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 52,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,763 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,908 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth is low

Fail 23 May 2008 29,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 23,533 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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SM04 RNJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM04 RNJ, 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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SM04 RNJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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