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AJ53 DZX

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,311 mi
Last recorded73,311 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DZX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,792 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2024 69,778 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 59,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 54,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,849 miles

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

both rear tyres worn and cracking

front brake discs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rubbers cracking

rear tyres worn and cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2020 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rubbers cracking

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,098 miles

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,636 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,450 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,047 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,781 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 5,700 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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AJ53 DZX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 DZX, 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 AJ53 DZX registered?

AJ53 DZX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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