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BG53 VVR

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

213,944 mi
Last recorded213,944 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 213,944 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 189,389 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 167,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 146,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front coilspring tailend broken off

offside front coilspring tailend broken off

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,688 miles

both front tyres slightly low on tread

n/s/f bush's deteriorating

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

o/s/r number plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearings possible slight noise

Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearings possible slight noise

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VVR 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 92.3%.

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

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