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BG53 VXR

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,691 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,984 miles

rear exhaust temporaily secured

Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust temporaily secured

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,433 miles

earth fault offside rear light

Fail 17 Feb 2015 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

earth fault offside rear light

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,886 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,648 miles

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

front nearside outer gaitor has a little grease around the end although the clip seems secure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,690 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

N/s steering gaitor perished.

O/s/f anti roll bar starting to break up.

Rear water plate water damaged.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,690 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

N/s steering gaitor perished.

O/s/f anti roll bar starting to break up.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear water plate water damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,881 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,252 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,252 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,508 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 VXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXR, 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 VXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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