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BL03 GJF

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,887 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,863 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 121,862 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot code 0808 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,861 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,841 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 121,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2017 121,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 188,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,521 miles

advise surface corrosion to b/discs

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise n/s front rack gaiter perished

advise surface corrosion to b/discs

Pass 4 Jan 2014 120,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 120,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise n/s front wiper split at end

strong advise front tyres minimum requirement outer sections

Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,958 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside rear brake binding

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,544 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2012 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play / wear in steering rack

strong advise n/s rear tyre at min requirement outer section

Pass 20 Oct 2010 109,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 99,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,101 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 49,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL03 GJF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL03 GJF, 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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BL03 GJF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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