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BV53 LTO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,046 mi
Last recorded173,046 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 173,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective stableiser mounting ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 169,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Pass 16 Dec 2016 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 158,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 140,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 144,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine Coolant Low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 139,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 139,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 132,289 miles

n/s front tyre near limit

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 132,289 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre near limit

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 127,388 miles

slight knock from steering on lock to lock

Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,388 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight knock from steering on lock to lock

Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,533 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,103 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 120,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 105,148 miles

brake comp valve stiff

o/s/f anti-roll bar bush worn

oil leak at engine

slight inbalance front brakes

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,824 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,754 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 LTO 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 BV53 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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