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BF53 BBK

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 14 Apr 2016 142,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Linkage pin snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil level low

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,731 miles

Chuffing Noise From Top Of Engine

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 132,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Chuffing Noise From Top Of Engine

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

No Oil

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 117,250 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 117,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,971 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 110,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 104,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 99,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,697 miles

damage to windscreen front tyres close to limit front tyres damaged totyre walls

Fail 4 Sep 2008 85,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to windscreen front tyres close to limit front tyres damaged totyre walls

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,386 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 BBK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BBK, 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 BBK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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