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BL51 FTU

2002 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,477 mi
Last recorded132,477 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,477 miles

Front Battery loose (but cannot move from its location with bonnet shut)

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

Nearside Front direction indicator lens damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split, NOT WIPERS NOT TESTED DUE TO NO WASHERS NOT WORKING

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre bold in outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 129,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades split, NOT WIPERS NOT TESTED DUE TO NO WASHERS NOT WORKING

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre bold in outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,035 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 121,835 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,993 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp cracked

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,454 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 112,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,777 miles

front wipers

play in rack

Fail 28 Feb 2009 106,768 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers

play in rack

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,043 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 72,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,287 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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BL51 FTU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BL51 FTU, 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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BL51 FTU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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