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BF53 OKN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OKN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 122,511 miles

Front Both top mount play

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 120,671 miles

Both front wiper blades

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 120,671 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Both front wiper blades

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 116,163 miles

Front o/s and n/s anti roll bar links bushes spit

Fail 6 May 2017 116,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front o/s and n/s anti roll bar links bushes spit

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 May 2016 106,826 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front anti roll bar links bushes split

front brakes out of balance 18%

low reading on rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2016 106,826 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front anti roll bar links bushes split

front brakes out of balance 18%

low reading on rear brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,555 miles

No trailer electrics present but towbar fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 92,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

No trailer electrics present but towbar fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 76,503 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing down on the edges!

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,255 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,679 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Apr 2011 47,776 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

chip in windscreen

front brake discs deterioating

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,804 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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