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BG03 ZDV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZDV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,607 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 106,660 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,650 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,338 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 101,337 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 99,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 165/70R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged by running flat at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,045 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,044 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,132 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration to the rear offside tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,886 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,972 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,811 miles

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

os rear service brake effort low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,547 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os rear service brake effort slightly low

steering rack inner tie rod joints ns os have slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,094 miles

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

slight play in fo/s strut top

Pass 18 May 2006 47,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

crack in n/s/f mirror

oil leak on n/s/f rack gaiter suspect engine oil

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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BG03 ZDV 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 BG03 ZDV, 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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BG03 ZDV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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