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BF51 TXU

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,545 mi
Last recorded108,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TXU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 108,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,995 miles

Air bag warning light on indicating a possible fault.

Handbrake operating lever has some side to side movement,mountings not visible.

Handbrake travel high, poss adjustment needed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play detected in o/s steering rack.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 103,896 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on indicating a possible fault.

Handbrake operating lever has some side to side movement,mountings not visible.

Handbrake travel high, poss adjustment needed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play detected in o/s steering rack.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 94,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,055 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,152 miles

front discs poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front discs poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,902 miles

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

engine rough running at idle

Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine rough running at idle

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,860 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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BF51 TXU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF51 TXU, 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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BF51 TXU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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