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BG53 VUP

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,100 mi
Last recorded178,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 178,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 173,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,762 miles

rear number plate

slight play in the os rackend

Pass 4 Feb 2016 164,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 154,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,400 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 150,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 150,055 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 144,536 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 144,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 138,227 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,662 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,220 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,220 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,366 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 104,366 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,154 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 VUP 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 73.7%.

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 BG53 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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