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BV53 LWD

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LWD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 132,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt is perishing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine is running rough on idle and acceleration

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

High level brake light is inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Brake bind

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in power steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside rear tyre tread low and perished in tread area

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

different size tyres fitted front to rear

offside rear tyre tread low and perished in tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,895 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,895 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,770 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,875 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 LWD is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWD, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV53 LWD registered?

BV53 LWD is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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