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DG53 BKK

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,169 mi
Last recorded121,169 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BKK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 121,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,414 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 117,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,447 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 103,446 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 87,954 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 87,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 69,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 44,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 33,109 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 33,109 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 32,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,953 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 30,953 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 23 Nov 2015 29,356 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,739 miles

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 27,739 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,471 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 28 Sep 2012 24,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,895 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,177 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 21,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,655 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,027 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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DG53 BKK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG53 BKK, 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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DG53 BKK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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