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BG53 JLU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JLU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,444 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 105,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,604 miles

Engine noisey.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 102,594 miles

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

Engine noisey.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 98,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,806 miles

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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BG53 JLU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG53 JLU, 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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BG53 JLU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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