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CU53 YUW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,591 mi
Last recorded163,591 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YUW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 163,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 163,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear no plate delaminated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 141,991 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,868 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 90,868 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,334 miles

slight cracking to nearside front steering rack gaiter

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre tread area

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,334 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

slight cracking to nearside front steering rack gaiter

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre tread area

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,222 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,222 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

slight binding to nearside rear wheel

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,028 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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CU53 YUW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU53 YUW, 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 CU53 YUW registered?

CU53 YUW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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