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WD53 LXJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,265 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 132,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,657 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,812 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,894 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 121,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2012 17,246 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 17,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front nunber plate damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2011 108,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front nunber plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,726 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 98,726 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack end has slight wear on ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre near limit on edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,969 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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WD53 LXJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WD53 LXJ, 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 WD53 LXJ registered?

WD53 LXJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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