2004 Renault Kangoo · 7,621 MOT tests
2004 Renault Kangoo reliability
2004 Renault Kangoos fail 51.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Kangoo years (7,621 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 51.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 102,023
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,621
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.3% of tests fail here (227% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.3%
- Suspension19.7%
- Brakes16.8%
- Steering13.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.3%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Tyres9.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.22%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 5.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.09%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.04%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.74%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.71%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.43%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.52%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2004 Renault Kangoos fail 51.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Kangoo years (7,621 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.22% of tests), position lamp not working (5.62% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Renault Kangoo shows 102,023 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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