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BG52 ZLV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZLV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,924 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front End float

Fail 6 Mar 2021 107,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front End float

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 99,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2019 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,876 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 74,876 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 69,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 31,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG52 ZLV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG52 ZLV, 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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BG52 ZLV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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