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AP51 BGF

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,529 mi
Last recorded144,529 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BGF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,529 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,243 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 140,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,427 miles

front brake discs rusted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs rusted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,304 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 117,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,250 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 112,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,551 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 105,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 94,068 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,866 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,005 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 74,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,041 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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AP51 BGF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 AP51 BGF, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 BGF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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