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SM54 OJG

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,470 mi
Last recorded89,470 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OJG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,866 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 85,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,575 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,979 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,487 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Feb 2019 79,992 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,989 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Wheel has a slight bind

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Wheel has a slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,983 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,485 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,475 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,246 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,242 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,842 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,820 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,616 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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SM54 OJG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SM54 OJG, 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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What year was SM54 OJG registered?

SM54 OJG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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