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BT53 SPU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 117,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts as rear seats have been removed

Fail 15 May 2025 117,511 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts as rear seats have been removed

Pass 13 May 2024 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats been removed

Fail 8 May 2024 117,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. axle (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats been removed

Pass 25 Feb 2023 117,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,445 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 96,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,375 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,367 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,098 miles

All four tyres showing signs of ageing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,974 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,709 miles

Both front tyres have slight signs of ageing

Slight free play in the steering rack offside track rod.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,709 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have slight signs of ageing

Slight free play in the steering rack offside track rod.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,430 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,863 miles

Both rear brake drums showing signs of oval

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both rear brake drums showing signs of oval

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,068 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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BT53 SPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT53 SPU, 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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BT53 SPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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