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YL53 TDZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,822 mi
Last recorded146,822 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 TDZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,822 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 146,822 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 144,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,092 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,529 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box rubber missing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 137,529 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box rubber missing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,175 miles

2 VIN numbers missing (1 still stamped on chassis)

Washers weak

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

2 VIN numbers missing (1 still stamped on chassis)

Washers weak

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,883 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,741 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,741 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,195 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,195 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,782 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,136 miles

advise slight play osf steering arm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,302 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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YL53 TDZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YL53 TDZ, 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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YL53 TDZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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