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CV53 NRY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

212,210 mi
Last recorded212,210 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NRY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 212,210 miles

Central brake light inoperative

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside steering arm ball joint has slight wear

Fail 31 Aug 2022 212,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central brake light inoperative

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside steering arm ball joint has slight wear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 206,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 198,574 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 198,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 192,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 192,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 180,123 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 180,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 167,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,832 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 152,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 144,471 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front seat belt has slight marking

Fail 4 Sep 2015 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front seat belt has slight marking

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 135,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak rear of engine

Fail 4 Sep 2014 135,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,303 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,303 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,204 miles

engine oil leak at timing area

Fail 30 Aug 2011 106,191 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak at timing area

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,708 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,708 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,268 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,659 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,535 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 38,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low tread (175/65x14 82T )

power steering pump leaking

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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CV53 NRY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 CV53 NRY, 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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CV53 NRY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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