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YJ53 SGL

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SGL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,692 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 87,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,186 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,884 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,991 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 65,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,865 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,252 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 SGL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SGL, 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 SGL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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