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YJ04 UNG

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

52,046 mi
Last recorded52,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UNG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 52,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorating and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 50,494 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ramp floor and hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 49,988 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 48,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 48,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded

Offside Rear out rigger corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,608 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear floors corroded to wheel chair access

Fail 10 Oct 2022 44,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear floors corroded to wheel chair access

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,031 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank corroded

rear floors corroded on wheel chair access

Fail 22 Sep 2021 40,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank corroded

rear floors corroded on wheel chair access

Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,810 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

all front steering and suspension components/nuts and bolts corroded

fuel tank corroded on welds

rear brake back plates corroded

rear loading ramp for wheel chair access corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 36,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all front steering and suspension components/nuts and bolts corroded

fuel tank corroded on welds

rear brake back plates corroded

rear loading ramp for wheel chair access corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside and components covered in shally corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,904 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 35,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,105 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,786 miles

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

Rear and centre exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear and centre exhaust system corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,363 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 28,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,731 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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YJ04 UNG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 YJ04 UNG, 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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YJ04 UNG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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