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BX53 NLO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,723 mi
Last recorded154,723 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NLO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 154,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 154,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 148,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,545 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 142,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,835 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 1,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 128,166 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside front outer cv boot slight leak

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Serv/SRS light on

Pass 21 May 2010 124,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 124,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 121,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 121,308 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 116,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 116,594 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 111,884 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BX53 NLO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX53 NLO, 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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BX53 NLO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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