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CE53 TFU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TFU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 131,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 131,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both service brake on peugeot low effort also hand brake low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 124,796 miles

Front Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excess travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 119,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear to pads suggesting and fault with caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted for headlamp dipped beam aim checks ()

Pass 6 May 2020 115,063 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 115,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 110,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 106,728 miles

Oil leak ()

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 May 2017 102,948 miles

Front radiator hose and power steering pipe chaffing.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rubber mount bush split.

Fail 19 May 2017 102,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front radiator hose and power steering pipe chaffing.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rubber mount bush split.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,598 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,524 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2016 100,524 miles

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

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

Rear silencer mounting deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2015 99,302 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2015 99,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,802 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 64,802 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 89,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 79,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 69,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front stabiliser bush deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2010 65,339 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 60,322 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 55,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 55,536 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,081 miles

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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CE53 TFU 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 60%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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