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BF53 AXJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,054 mi
Last recorded115,054 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,317 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 108,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,054 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,004 miles

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

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

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

rear end damaged but rear doors still open and close on lock postion

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,827 miles

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

advise slight play in offside and nearside inner rack and pinion joints.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 85,827 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight play in offside and nearside inner rack and pinion joints.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 56,393 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,863 miles

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

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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BF53 AXJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF53 AXJ, 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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BF53 AXJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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