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BF53 NKW

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,420 mi
Last recorded152,420 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 152,420 miles

front discs in poor condition

slight binding to n/s front brake

slight wear to both steering arms

Fail 8 Dec 2010 152,420 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

slight binding to n/s front brake

slight wear to both steering arms

Pass 10 Dec 2009 150,673 miles

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

Engine coolant level close to minimum

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

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

Offside and Nearside headlamp aim slightly too high (ADJUSTED)

Oil leak

Ploay in Nearside and Offside steering rack arms

Pass 5 Dec 2008 149,409 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 149,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 134,635 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 134,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 112,240 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 112,231 miles

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

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

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

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 NKW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NKW, 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 NKW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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