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AJ53 LWN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,310 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 86,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,410 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,918 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 69,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,560 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,456 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,885 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,667 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,572 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,295 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,957 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear numberplate delaminating

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,069 miles

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside front wiper split

rear numberplate delaminating

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,618 miles

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside front mirror glass loose

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slightly long travel on handbrake

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,618 miles

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

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside front mirror glass loose

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slightly long travel on handbrake

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 29,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,274 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 LWN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

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

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