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AF53 KJJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 150,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 145,318 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 139,063 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,129 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 126,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 126,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,348 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 26 Feb 2014 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 105,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 95,585 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,241 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,462 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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AF53 KJJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 KJJ, 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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AF53 KJJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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