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BV53 LUY

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,645 mi
Last recorded160,645 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 160,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corossion under

White smoke emitted when cold

Fail 29 Apr 2019 160,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corossion under

White smoke emitted when cold

Pass 5 May 2018 160,382 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Surface corossion underfloor

Fail 2 May 2018 160,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Surface corossion underfloor

Fail 21 Mar 2016 160,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Heavey engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked and damage

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 154,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 154,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 143,999 miles

engine oil leaks.

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 136,492 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Nearside rear tyre approaching tread wear bars

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on edges and inner sidewall perished

Offside front wheel outer bead damaged

Offside rear inner sidewall very perished

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,440 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake pads very low

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Nearside rear tyre approaching tread wear bars

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on edges and inner sidewall perished

Offside front wheel outer bead damaged

Offside rear inner sidewall very perished

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 130,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 126,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 119,456 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 119,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 108,725 miles

inside c/v boot on n/s/f broken

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,566 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,530 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 93,529 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop.

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

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 LUY 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 57.9%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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