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BG53 VYB

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 121,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,276 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 101,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,696 miles

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,696 miles

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

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,322 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2006 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,274 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 VYB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VYB, 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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What year was BG53 VYB registered?

BG53 VYB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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