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BV53 LVD

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,521 mi
Last recorded126,521 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 106,762 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,200 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

near side rear tyre at 2mm

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and scored

minor judder front brake

near side rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,446 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,535 miles

o/s/f anti-roll link bush deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,535 miles

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

o/s/f anti-roll link bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,260 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,260 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

one of four Handbrake-mount-bracket nuts missing and bolt "backed off"!

Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,887 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 LVD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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