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BF53 FCN

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear underbody corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 123,344 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear underbody corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,002 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 100,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,759 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,806 miles

nearside front tyre worn to tread bars and limit

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,806 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to tread bars and limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,789 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,785 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (1.8)

front brake application uneven FRONT (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODING ON INNER FACE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,785 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,494 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,494 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,394 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,046 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 58,046 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,808 miles

brake discs starting to rust on inner face

brake pads not checked

Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs wearing - unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,825 miles

front brake discs wearing - unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,587 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 FCN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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