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BJ52 FGC

2002 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,231 mi
Last recorded82,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FGC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,365 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

small chip nearside front windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light not working

engine stabilizer WORN

nearside + offside front inner arch guards insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2013 77,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light not working

emissions are high

engine stabilizer WORN

nearside + offside front inner arch guards insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,507 miles

slight play n/s steering arm.

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s steering arm.

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,861 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,345 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 55,345 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

C STOP LIGHT INOP.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.MISC UNDERSIDE DAMAGE.R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,065 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded advise replace.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded advise replace.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,900 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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BJ52 FGC is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BJ52 FGC, 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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BJ52 FGC is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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