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AK53 MLU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,241 mi
Last recorded132,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 122,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 113,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

chips in screen

Pass 21 May 2010 113,689 miles

air bag light on

chips in screen

Pass 28 May 2009 102,005 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE AND NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 28 May 2009 102,005 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE AND NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 79,993 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,993 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,045 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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AK53 MLU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 MLU registered?

AK53 MLU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AK53 MLU safe to buy?

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