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BU03 VAH

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VAH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 92,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,235 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,931 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,673 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 33,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,647 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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BU03 VAH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU03 VAH, 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 BU03 VAH registered?

BU03 VAH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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