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BJ53 GJE

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GJE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,211 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,959 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,959 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,855 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight bind on off side rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,233 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,881 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,313 miles

all tyres well worn and worn and worn on edges and pressures low 165/70/14

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,556 miles

front brake discs well worn

n/s/r tyre well worn on outer edge and pressure low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 101,077 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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BJ53 GJE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ53 GJE, 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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BJ53 GJE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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