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YB53 UBZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 UBZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 133,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 133,962 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 127,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 May 2017 127,306 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 May 2016 122,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 May 2015 118,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread depth approx.2.4mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

o/s/f tyre tread depth approx.1.8mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

Fail 30 Apr 2015 118,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread depth approx.2.4mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

o/s wiper torn.

o/s/f tyre tread depth approx.1.8mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

Fail 31 Jan 2014 112,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,685 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly on outside edge.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly on outside edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,780 miles

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

nearside door mirror casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,780 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside door mirror casing deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,526 miles

advise offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,526 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,874 miles

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

advise offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,874 miles

advise offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,566 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,919 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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YB53 UBZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB53 UBZ, 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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YB53 UBZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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