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YJ53 LDE

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,518 mi
Last recorded54,518 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LDE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not fitted ()

wheel chair loading ramp corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 45,768 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not fitted ()

wheel chair loading ramp corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,450 miles

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

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2021 38,138 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 38,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear vaxel 51% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel tank corroded

n/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated

o/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 21,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,839 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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YJ53 LDE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 LDE, 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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What year was YJ53 LDE registered?

YJ53 LDE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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