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AO52 BWJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,438 mi
Last recorded97,438 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BWJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,416 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,412 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,099 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,099 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,433 miles

Nearside rack gaitor cracked

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

both rack joints have slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 88,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,309 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,271 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,386 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,832 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 68,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 58,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,006 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 30,205 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,597 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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AO52 BWJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 AO52 BWJ, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 BWJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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