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BT51 LYX

2002 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,431 miles

165 / 70 / 14 tyres fitted

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement All weak (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both outer drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle damage (6.2.B.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both low (3.7.B.6a)

165 / 70 / 14 tyres fitted

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement All weak (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 116,452 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 116,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear door handle damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear door handle damage

Fail 8 May 2013 97,166 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2013 97,166 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front wiper blades

Pass 9 May 2012 95,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 78,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 78,411 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 69,191 miles

spare tyre low tread

Fail 14 May 2009 69,191 miles

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

spare tyre low tread

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,374 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear offside service brake reading low

Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear offside service brake reading low

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,775 miles

both front wiper blades are toughing slightly when operated

clutch pedal rubber is not fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2006 37,775 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades are toughing slightly when operated

clutch pedal rubber is not fitted

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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BT51 LYX is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT51 LYX, 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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BT51 LYX is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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