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YE04 SFJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 112,171 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 112,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,099 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 102,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,464 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

customer states dash fault at time of test dash working fine

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

customer states dash fault at time of test dash working fine

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,053 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,561 miles

O/s rear tyre cracking visible outer sidewall to tread

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,561 miles

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

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

O/s rear tyre cracking visible outer sidewall to tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,049 miles

O/s front brake pads wear visible.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,049 miles

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

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

O/s front brake pads wear visible.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,257 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,132 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,597 miles

Rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,544 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 40,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,042 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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YE04 SFJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YE04 SFJ, 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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YE04 SFJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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