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AO53 NMJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Very slight bind to the O/S/R

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,915 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

underbonnet soundproofing insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,915 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

underbonnet soundproofing insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,960 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust rubbers broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 of 2 rear exhaust rubbers broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnett stay missing.

front discs poor condition.

minor chip to windscreen off side front lower.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnett stay missing.

front discs poor condition.

minor chip to windscreen off side front lower.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,090 miles

high level brake light not working

nail in offside front tyre

rear registration plate deteriarated close to excessive

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,274 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,683 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 63,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO53 NMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO53 NMJ, 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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AO53 NMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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