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BF53 NGV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,579 mi
Last recorded186,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 186,579 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to near side outer sill

fault on wiper switch

Fail 3 Jun 2020 186,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to near side outer sill

fault on wiper switch

Pass 13 Apr 2019 181,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 181,191 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 175,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 175,311 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14/T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 169,762 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Fail 14 Apr 2017 169,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14/c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 140,000 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 132,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 120,075 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Nov 2009 120,070 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,903 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,903 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,556 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 81,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,284 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 65,284 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NGV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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