MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
discs worn
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front disc,s worn and lipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
centre brake light inoperative
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
centre brake light inoperative
centre brake light not working
o/s/rear seatbelt sticking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake light inoperative
o/s/rear seat belt sticking
rear no plate deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 LYJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CE53 LYJ, 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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CE53 LYJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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