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BT56 LJZ

2007 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

155,587 mi
Last recorded155,587 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Kangoo72,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 155,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 155,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 151,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 142,650 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,427 miles

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

bonnet corroded and in poor state

Fail 28 Aug 2019 133,427 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet corroded and in poor state

Fail 6 Jul 2019 133,418 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested ABS kicking in on pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair to floor with Fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Bonnet corroded and in poor state

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,115 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 128,037 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,620 miles

Offside steering rack tie bar has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2017 122,473 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside steering rack tie bar has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,236 miles

n/s/f shock damp

slight movement to steering rack

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f shock damp

slight movement to steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,139 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,139 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both inner steering arms have slight free play

osr tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both inner steering arms have slight free play

osr tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,133 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 38,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,984 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 30,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,286 miles

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

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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BT56 LJZ is a 2007 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 2007 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,364 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 BT56 LJZ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT56 LJZ is a 2007 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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