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SM54 VJX

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,975 mi
Last recorded47,975 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VJX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,975 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 47,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 42,913 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,350 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 29,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 25,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 24,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fuel tank filler hose perished (rubber section to tank )

Fail 1 Dec 2015 24,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

fuel tank filler hose perished (rubber section to tank )

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,833 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,557 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,867 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 21,671 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 20,559 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,559 miles

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,228 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 17,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low.offside rear seat removed for wheel chair mounting area.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low.offside rear seat removed for wheel chair mounting area.

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 VJX is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM54 VJX, 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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SM54 VJX is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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