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EO51 MSX

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 MSX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,889 miles

Centre stop light in-op

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,846 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop light in-op

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,796 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Oil leak from engine breather

Oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,367 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 77,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearisde front brake starting to bined

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,849 miles

Wipers don't park automatically

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,847 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers don't park automatically

Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,484 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,835 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,170 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,050 miles

near side door mirror is cracked

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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EO51 MSX is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 EO51 MSX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO51 MSX is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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