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WL53 LMY

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,063 mi
Last recorded196,063 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 LMY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 196,063 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 196,023 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 193,785 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 183,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 175,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight weep from engine

Towbar corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 165,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tie rod play

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

Offside Rear Inner tie rod play

Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,946 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 151,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 143,963 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play but not deemed excessive.

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,917 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,073 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 91,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,710 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,710 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 78,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,538 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 48,801 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,380 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,335 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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WL53 LMY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL53 LMY, 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 WL53 LMY registered?

WL53 LMY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is WL53 LMY safe to buy?

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