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BV53 LSX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,887 mi
Last recorded187,887 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LSX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 187,887 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 185,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 185,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 177,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 167,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 166,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 29 Jul 2013 161,512 miles

drivers washer jet partly blocked

high level brake light not working

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 26 Jul 2013 161,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers washer jet partly blocked

high level brake light not working

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 14 May 2012 156,860 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 156,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 153,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,743 miles

S.R.S lamp on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 147,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

S.R.S lamp on

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 144,536 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre partially binding

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,071 miles

slight dampness around gearbox

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2006 127,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,556 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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BV53 LSX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV53 LSX, 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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BV53 LSX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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