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YJ51 JJF

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

43,734 mi
Last recorded43,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 JJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,431 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 42,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 41,964 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,607 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 40,605 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering pulling to the right

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,005 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 40,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,340 miles

rear tail gate step corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,091 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,674 miles

recomend attentension to o/s rear handbrake

Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,674 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

recomend attentension to o/s rear handbrake

Pass 12 May 2009 30,151 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 30,151 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 24,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 24,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,843 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 16,549 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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YJ51 JJF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 YJ51 JJF, 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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YJ51 JJF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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