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CN53 ZSZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZSZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,632 miles

N/S passenger seat headrest missing

N/S wing mirror glass deteriorating

O/S/F anti-roll bar top bush split

O/S/F seatbelt slightly frayed

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

light power steering fluid leaks from the pressure switch and high pressure pipe

lower gearbox mounting defective/split

various body/bumper/wheel damage including the O/S/R light unit and the N/S back door trim

various engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2022 95,632 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake limiting valve to flexi-brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S passenger seat headrest missing

N/S wing mirror glass deteriorating

O/S/F anti-roll bar top bush split

O/S/F seatbelt slightly frayed

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both front tyres are worn to 2mm and are bald on the inner edge

coolant reservoir empty!

handbrake travel high

light power steering fluid leaks from the pressure switch and high pressure pipe

lower gearbox mounting defective/split

various body/bumper/wheel damage including the O/S/R light unit and the N/S back door trim

various engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,779 miles

N/S wing mirror glass deteriorating

N/S/R tyre is worn to 3mm

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

both number plates in poor condition but still legible

handbrake travel is high

passenger seat headrest missing

rear brake pipes by the brake limiting valve and the rear flexi-brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion

various body and bumper damage

various engine oil leaks and the front power steering hose has a slight leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/R tyre is worn to 3mm

N/S wing mirror glass deteriorating

N/S/F lower anti-roll bar bush is split

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

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

handbrake travel is high

passenger seat headrest missing

power steering noisy in operation

rear brake pipes by the brake limiting valve and the rear flexi-brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion

various body and bumper damage

various engine oil leaks and the front power steering hose has a slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,563 miles

Front & rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Handbrake travels high

Rear brake hose ferrules & rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear seats not fitted and the time of Mot test

Various body and bumper damage

both front anti roll bar bushes are perished

rear heat shield insecure

various engine oil leaks

various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,552 miles

Front & rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Handbrake travels high

Rear brake hose ferrules & rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear seats not fitted and the time of Mot test

Various body and bumper damage

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front & rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Handbrake travels high

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrules & rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear seats not fitted and the time of Mot test

Various body and bumper damage

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,485 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted and the time of Mot test

Various body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,485 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted and the time of Mot test

Various body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,783 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear seats not fitted at the time of Mot test

Slight play in both steering rack knuckle joints

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Various under body and suspension component corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear seats not fitted at the time of Mot test

Slight play in both steering rack knuckle joints

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Various under body and suspension component corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,769 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,769 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,225 miles

both front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,706 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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 ZSZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 CN53 ZSZ, 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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CN53 ZSZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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