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YE53 UGX

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,454 mi
Last recorded153,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UGX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 153,451 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,853 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 141,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion rear panel

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

offside front upper spring pan corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,537 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion rear panel

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside

Pass 7 Oct 2017 123,443 miles

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

slight corrosion rear

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2017 123,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion rear

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,792 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,626 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,598 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 88,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 51,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 24,409 miles

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

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

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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YE53 UGX is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YE53 UGX, 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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YE53 UGX is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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