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AV53 EDR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,356 mi
Last recorded133,356 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EDR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 133,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,764 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 120,477 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hose ferrules covered in grease

NSF tyre summer type, OSF tyre winter type

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded, minimal friction surface left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted, belts partially tested ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 111,566 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split 2/3rds of circumference (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalanced during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting partially detached affecting central mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hose ferrules covered in grease

NSF tyre summer type, OSF tyre winter type

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded, minimal friction surface left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted, belts partially tested ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,263 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 102,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,437 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 96,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,986 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,984 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,719 miles

both front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 42,768 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,426 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 29,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,004 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV53 EDR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV53 EDR, 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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AV53 EDR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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