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GF51 FZE

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,141 mi
Last recorded145,141 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FZE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 145,141 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 145,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exharst hanger back box

Fail 8 Apr 2014 141,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exharst hanger back box

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,759 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit. both front track rod ends slight play. o/s/r shock absorber slight misting of oil. discs slightly pitted. Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 123,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit. both front track rod ends slight play. o/s/r shock absorber slight misting of oil. discs slightly pitted. Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 122,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

slight noise nearside rear bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,739 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders. Both front brake discs are scored & worn. Windscreen is damaged centre bottom section of swept area.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 117,739 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders. Both front brake discs are scored & worn. Windscreen is damaged centre bottom section of swept area.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 111,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,028 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 96,028 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 87,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Handbrake lever reaching limit of free travel

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 80,488 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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GF51 FZE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GF51 FZE, 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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What year was GF51 FZE registered?

GF51 FZE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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