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BG53 VVL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,356 mi
Last recorded194,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 194,356 miles

Nearside Front upper mount has play

Fail 11 Jan 2019 194,356 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front upper mount has play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 193,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 189,547 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 189,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 182,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 182,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 171,479 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 161,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 152,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 143,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Reverse light not working

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

front tyres different size

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2010 134,129 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Reverse light not working

Very bad oil leak from engine

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

front tyres different size

high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2008 111,888 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 93,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 93,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 88,830 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 88,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Both rear tyre wearing low

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play near side off side steering

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 VVL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG53 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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