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BJ53 YME

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,608 mi
Last recorded86,608 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YME
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,608 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 85,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 84,879 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged leaks air when moved to side to exam-in (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,832 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,896 miles

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

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,124 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YME is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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