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BU53 VTD

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VTD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,771 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 83,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,246 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear indicator (1.2.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear indicator (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,901 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 60,901 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 34,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 19,543 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BU53 VTD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU53 VTD, 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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BU53 VTD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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