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AU53 YWA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YWA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 142,614 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 142,613 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,708 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Tow bar heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sun visor wont hold up

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall has thorn

Nearside Rear Reflector lens cracked

Offside Front Abs ring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy bracket broken also (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cuts in treads ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp holder tapped up (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 140,708 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sun visor wont hold up

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall has thorn

Nearside Rear Reflector lens cracked

Offside Front Abs ring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy bracket broken also (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cuts in treads ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp holder tapped up (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 137,106 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tow bar corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis rails rusty

Tow bar corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,083 miles

Front Lower shock absorber Inner casings corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush missing but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 127,080 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower shock absorber Inner casings corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush missing but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,231 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriated

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount on body corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 120,231 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriated

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Off side rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount on body corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded protective coating worn away (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,680 miles

Front anti roll bar links deteriated

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 100,680 miles

Front anti roll bar links deteriated

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,666 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,666 miles

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

Off side front coil spring corroded

Play in off side front inner steering arm joint

Rear seats missing

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,322 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 69,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s/f foglight not working

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,750 miles

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

offside front wheel has spare steel wheel fitted other wheels are alloy.advise and pass.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,750 miles

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

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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AU53 YWA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AU53 YWA, 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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AU53 YWA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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