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AV53 EFY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,280 mi
Last recorded162,280 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EFY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 162,280 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 162,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,486 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 146,482 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,989 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges) (165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,086 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 133,082 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 126,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 126,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,947 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 108,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust mount perished.

Slight brake bind on offside rear.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 102,216 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 102,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Very slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,876 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 93,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,902 miles

Small play in O/s & N/S [nner steering rack joints

Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,902 miles

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

Small play in O/s & N/S [nner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,542 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO STEP.

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,904 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EFY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV53 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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