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SX53 EKJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,399 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 89,397 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,186 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 65,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,321 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,321 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,804 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,080 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,379 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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SX53 EKJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SX53 EKJ, 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 SX53 EKJ registered?

SX53 EKJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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