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YM53 VFF

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 VFF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,271 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,593 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2018 118,588 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,385 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,376 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2016 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,469 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 76,510 miles

rear registration plate deterioating

Fail 23 May 2011 76,510 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag warning light lit

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 21 May 2010 66,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate deterioating

Fail 20 May 2010 66,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,003 miles

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 17 May 2008 39,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,618 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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YM53 VFF is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YM53 VFF, 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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YM53 VFF is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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