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AP53 AXH

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

266,522 mi
Last recorded266,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AXH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 266,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 260,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 252,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 247,746 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 240,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 234,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 228,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 220,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 215,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 211,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 202,012 miles

both track rod end gaiters perished

o/s outer c/v gaiter slight leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 195,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 195,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 189,013 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 178,827 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING DAMP.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 178,827 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING DAMP.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 170,253 miles

both rear tyres perished// both rear shocks weeping

Pass 27 Jul 2011 156,816 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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AP53 AXH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP53 AXH, 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 AP53 AXH registered?

AP53 AXH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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