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AK53 FCD

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FCD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 152,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 152,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,930 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 150,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 141,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 141,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 119,499 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,268 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK53 FCD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AK53 FCD, 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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AK53 FCD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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