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WG53 HBD

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HBD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 124,293 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 124,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 116,287 miles

Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 115,995 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 109,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 109,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,029 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,555 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,629 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Outer anti roll bar bushes corroding and perishing

Offside Front brake pipe in wheel arch area corroding

Offside Front noise from driveshaft under load when driven

Rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,768 miles

Center stop lamp inoperative.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Play in outer drive shaft joints.

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,813 miles

hazard switch sticking

nearside rack gaitor perishing

outer anti roll bar links perishing

slight knocking noise from offside front driveshaft

slight play to nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play to outer cv joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,327 miles

Front anti roll bar links perishing

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

Nearside rack gaiter perishing

Slight play in outer cv joints

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,324 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside 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 anti roll bar links perishing

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

Nearside rack gaiter perishing

Slight play in outer cv joints

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,076 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Nearside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Play in outer driveshaft joints.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,076 miles

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

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

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Play in outer driveshaft joints.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,528 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

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)

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 62,528 miles

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

Windscreen chipped.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,094 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,094 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Front brake discs inner faces wearing thin.

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,148 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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WG53 HBD is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG53 HBD, 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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WG53 HBD is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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