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Renault Kangoo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,870 cc

Y285 BFXMOT history

Y285 BFX is a blue diesel Renault Kangoo first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,152 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 BFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Kangoo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 BFX was last recorded at 119,152 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 7,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,725 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,427 miles
Average per year
3,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,152 miles
  • 2024 – 111,725 miles
  • 2023 – 105,365 miles
  • 2022 – 100,119 miles
  • 2021 – 94,142 miles
  • 2020 – 89,953 miles
  • 2019 – 86,739 miles
  • 2018 – 83,219 miles
  • 2017 – 78,948 miles
  • 2016 – 76,926 miles
  • 2015 – 76,092 miles
  • 2014 – 75,248 miles
  • 2013 – 74,510 miles
  • 2012 – 73,389 miles
  • 2011 – 72,250 miles
  • 2010 – 69,908 miles
  • 2009 – 67,407 miles
  • 2008 – 64,682 miles
  • 2007 – 61,877 miles
  • 2006 – 57,705 miles
  • 2005 – 49,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,152 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear wheel archesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,152 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    233419740331
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear wheel arches

  2. Fail119,151 miles (+7,426)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    859402798286
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear wheel arches

  3. Pass111,725 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    199785024555
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear wheel arches

  4. Fail111,725 miles (+6,360)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    447163026548
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear wheel arches

  5. Pass105,365 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    900292197629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass100,119 miles (+5,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    858141173208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in strut top mount

  7. Pass94,142 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    390677504357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail94,138 miles (+4,185)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,138 miles
    Test number
    836120978699
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass89,953 miles (+3,214)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,953 miles
    Test number
    955495350469
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass86,739 miles (+3,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    987619889658
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass83,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    453544053753
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail83,217 miles (+4,269)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    827689579430
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    923226449506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail78,947 miles (+2,021)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    128797562715
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,926 miles (+834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    341795363250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,092 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    237595159280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,248 miles (+738)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    736062944388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass74,510 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    155657013243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail74,508 miles (+1,119)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    575234613200
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass73,389 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    407042242230
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

  21. Fail73,389 miles (+1,139)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    535422142271
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

  22. Pass72,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    368013521490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail72,250 miles (+2,342)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    897503421207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,908 miles (+2,501)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    150507210205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

  25. Pass67,407 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    364880349490
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass64,682 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    330702638288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,877 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    351984037295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass57,705 miles (+8,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    524717336217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass49,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    871455945200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 BFX

Does Y285 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 BFX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y285 BFX?
The MOT on Y285 BFX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 BFX done?
Y285 BFX was recorded at 119,152 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,455 miles a year.
Has Y285 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 BFX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y285 BFX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 BFX find?
Y285 BFX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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