2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,846 MOT tests in 2024. 49.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.4%
Failed or needed repairs50.6%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  9. Washers: not working3.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.3%
  2. Brakes26.6%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Steering15.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.6%
  6. Body & chassis11.3%
  7. Tyres10.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 49.4% of 2004 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,846 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).