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WL54 ERK

2004 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,900 mi
Last recorded158,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 ERK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 158,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 148,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,054 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 109,859 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

unable to check any rear seat belts

Fail 18 Jan 2018 76,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox

unable to check any rear seat belts

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,434 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,243 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt plug (5.2.5a)

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

eml on.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,831 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,301 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 30,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,884 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 25,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,754 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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WL54 ERK is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL54 ERK, 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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WL54 ERK is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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