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BF53 AYM

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AYM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,460 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX AND FRONT CLAMP INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 115,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,546 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 101,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,423 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,698 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,790 miles

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

n/s/r passenger door not opening

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r passenger door not opening

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,625 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,798 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,833 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,833 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

airbag warning light illuminated

nearside & offside rear tyres deterioated cracking/aged

offside front tyre appears to be under inflated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,515 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,681 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,084 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 6,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,808 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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BF53 AYM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF53 AYM, 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 AYM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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