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SW53 NJY

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 NJY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,059 miles

Air bag fault light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 144,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Air bag fault light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,737 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 132,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 129,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 129,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 123,776 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 123,776 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,423 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,005 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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SW53 NJY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SW53 NJY, 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 SW53 NJY registered?

SW53 NJY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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