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SX53 BVY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,431 mi
Last recorded184,431 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 184,431 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (Both) (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 184,430 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber snapped and one perished (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Free play at handbrake lever

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres soft and worn on edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 181,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend wheel off inspection (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 181,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend wheel off inspection (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 173,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded under protective coating.

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

Nearside and offside front suspension strut corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rub from nearside front brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 173,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe corroded under protective coating.

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

Nearside and offside front suspension strut corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rub from nearside front brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 164,501 miles

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2014 164,501 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing

Offside door mirror cracked

Rub from nearside rear brake.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 154,159 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded.

Nearside sliding door exterior handle broken and door not opening.

Offside door mirror cracked.

One of two exhaust rear silencer mountings broken.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 144,477 miles

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing.

One of two exhaust rear silencer rubber mountings broken.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 144,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside track rod inner joint wearing.

One of two exhaust rear silencer rubber mountings broken.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 121,047 miles

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

Nearside steering track rod inner joint wearing.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside steering track rod inner joint wearing.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,834 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,834 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 10 Dec 2007 85,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,895 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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SX53 BVY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 SX53 BVY, 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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SX53 BVY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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