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BF53 FDO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FDO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 81,018 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,033 miles

front brake imbalance quite high

o/s and n/s rear brakes poor

Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake imbalance quite high

o/s and n/s rear brakes poor

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,718 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,291 miles

small hole in rear o/s light, not a fail but could do with changing, 2 front tyres on limit

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 FDO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FDO, 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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What year was BF53 FDO registered?

BF53 FDO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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