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YJ53 LEF

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

30,026 mi
Last recorded30,026 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LEF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,026 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 30,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,536 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 29,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,779 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 28,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,401 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,363 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 27,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,126 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 26,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,820 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,237 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 23,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 21,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008
Fail 10 Dec 2008

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,850 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,345 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 LEF is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YJ53 LEF, 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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YJ53 LEF is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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