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SW53 OSO

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,073 mi
Last recorded152,073 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 152,060 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,047 miles

All flexi hose ferrules corroded.

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 149,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi- compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - rear pipes at fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and flexi hose ferules. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,972 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Heatshield loose

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2022 145,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

load on roof rack not very secure

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine has a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,523 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in even wear

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre in even wear

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 101,879 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,512 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,511 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 76,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

oil top up 2 litres

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,988 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

rear offside brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

rear offside brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OSO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OSO, 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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SW53 OSO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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