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DG53 BKL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 37,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

tank strap's corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 35,994 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Body component insecure bumper corner section. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi hoses corroded on steel ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank strap's corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,918 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,821 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,120 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 28,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,487 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear drum brakes noisy when tested

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front & nearside rear tyres crazed & split

offside rear tyre badly crazed & split

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres sidewalls crazed

Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all four tyres sidewalls crazed

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,980 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,803 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 BKL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DG53 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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