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BJ52 LJF

2002 Renault Kangoo

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 135,834 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 Apr 2015 131,604 miles

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

fuel tank protector's corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 123,520 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 123,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,919 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 115,919 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

center middle propshaft mounting worn

front fog lights broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,864 miles

center middle propshaft mounting worn

front fog lights broken

Pass 18 May 2011 79,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 79,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,314 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 72,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,282 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,282 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,749 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,747 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,323 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 LJF is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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