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BD53 NLO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 173,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 171,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,475 miles

play in steering joint

Fail 2 Oct 2023 168,467 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

play in steering joint

Pass 4 Oct 2022 164,576 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

possible oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2022 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

possible oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2021 161,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2020 155,924 miles

Nearside seat belt frayed on edge

Nearside steering rack boot twisted

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2019 150,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 143,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 143,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 127,799 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 127,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll drop link bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front low fuel warning light on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,888 miles

front brake pads unevenly worn slight brake drag evident

front brake pads worn to minimum thickness unable to fully assess with wheels on borderline pass

nearside seat belt webbing damaged borderline pass

Fail 8 Nov 2013 97,888 miles

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

front brake pads unevenly worn slight brake drag evident

front brake pads worn to minimum thickness unable to fully assess with wheels on borderline pass

nearside seat belt webbing damaged borderline pass

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,559 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,989 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 NLO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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