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YM53 VGE

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,512 mi
Last recorded117,512 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 VGE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and worn on both edges badly

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Oct 2017 117,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and worn on both edges badly

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,166 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,165 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven offside lower (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,201 miles

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

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

offside rear shocker very weak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,312 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 79,312 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,417 miles

slight engine oil leak

windscreen damage n/s

Fail 18 Jan 2013 48,417 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

windscreen damage n/s

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,625 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,354 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 VGE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGE, 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 YM53 VGE registered?

YM53 VGE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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