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BT53 SPV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SPV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,013 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,001 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,958 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,040 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 77,040 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,305 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 75,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ABS pick up rings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,696 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre slight wear on out side edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre slight wear on out side edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008
Pass 2 Feb 2007 116,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 112,784 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 112,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 SPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BT53 SPV, 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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What year was BT53 SPV registered?

BT53 SPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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