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BJ02 VXL

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VXL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 113,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 86,685 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 86,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,255 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 79,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside front brake disc scored on inner surface

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,053 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,053 miles

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,852 miles

anti rollbar bushes splitting

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 52,792 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 45,676 miles

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

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

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

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

front resistration plate is discoloured

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 VXL is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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