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BL52 TOJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TOJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,475 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not posible

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,162 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,602 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,803 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,659 miles

Offside Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 82,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 82,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 81,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,104 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 79,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,392 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 74,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,618 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,393 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,393 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,545 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,849 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 46,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,553 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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BL52 TOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BL52 TOJ, 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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BL52 TOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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