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AP53 HKV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HKV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,399 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 97,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Missing and replaced with plastic bag. (3.2 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible On B pillar. (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working Stop lamps do not work on there own due to electrical fault. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Only with side lights switched on due to electrical fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,122 miles

Front Both strut top mountings has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 96,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Both strut top mountings has slight movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,744 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,919 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 94,919 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 94,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 94,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both near side and off side front (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,618 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,617 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,437 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,318 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,633 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,687 miles

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

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

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 HKV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AP53 HKV, 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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AP53 HKV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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