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BJ02 VXH

2002 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VXH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 121,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot struts defective and boot wont stay in the up position

Both steering tie rods have play on inner joints

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking badly ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,161 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,569 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,889 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking

slight play in inner rack

Fail 24 Mar 2016 99,889 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking

slight play in inner rack

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,396 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads look low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads look low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 73,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight drag noted nearside rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades in poor condition, advise replacement.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,780 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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BJ02 VXH is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 BJ02 VXH, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ02 VXH is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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