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BD53 MTX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

229,948 mi
Last recorded229,948 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MTX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 229,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

no noise from washer pump,both front brake discs worn and corroded-unmeasured.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 229,948 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working. (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual/unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

no noise from washer pump,both front brake discs worn and corroded-unmeasured.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 226,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 226,798 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 218,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 201,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 201,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 184,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Dec 2011 184,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2010 168,749 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2010 168,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 161,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 161,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 151,813 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 151,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 126,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering/front suspension.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 126,021 miles

slight play in steering/front suspension.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,078 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 92,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play/wear in steering. †nearside front tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

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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BD53 MTX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BD53 MTX, 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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BD53 MTX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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