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BD53 NLV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NLV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,315 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 109,315 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 102,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 96,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,327 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,837 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,817 miles

engine and subframe covered in oil.dirty condition.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine and subframe covered in oil.dirty condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NLV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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