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BG53 OBY

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,590 mi
Last recorded172,590 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 172,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 171,268 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 170,712 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front steering boots perished

Both front track rod ends have slight play

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 167,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 164,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 158,550 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 158,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 152,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,072 miles

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

Passenger side tyre has slight cracking to inner tread

Pass 11 Aug 2012 137,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,215 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 104,124 miles

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 6 Nov 2007 104,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 27 Oct 2006 100,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,858 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 OBY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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