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CN53 RBY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,060 mi
Last recorded52,060 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 RBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,060 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 52,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 26,796 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 26,787 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 26,438 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,018 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 26,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,702 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre has cracking of sidewalls

rear tyres have cracking of sidewalls

Fail 2 Jan 2015 20,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has cracking of sidewalls

rear tyres have cracking of sidewalls

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 19,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,010 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,106 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 7,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,303 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 5,701 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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CN53 RBY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CN53 RBY, 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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What year was CN53 RBY registered?

CN53 RBY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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