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DY53 BWK

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BWK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,413 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,571 miles

imperfection on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,502 miles

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

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

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

imperfection on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

rear loading door handle missing broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,461 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,223 miles

serv light on

Fail 29 Aug 2009 53,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

serv light on

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,343 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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DY53 BWK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY53 BWK, 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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DY53 BWK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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