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WJ53 BVU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,452 mi
Last recorded104,452 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,452 miles

nsf tyre close to limit, osf tyre on limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,711 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,635 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,635 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,194 miles

Both front tyres tread depths 2mm.

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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WJ53 BVU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ53 BVU, 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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What year was WJ53 BVU registered?

WJ53 BVU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 BVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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