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AK53 MSV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,337 mi
Last recorded143,337 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MSV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 143,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 143,337 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 137,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 109,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 109,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 100,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,025 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,945 miles

o/s/rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,819 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,962 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,109 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,231 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

prop shaft senterbering wone

Pass 18 May 2009 50,151 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 37,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,909 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 30,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 MSV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AK53 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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