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CV53 TZU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,764 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,134 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,126 miles

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

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

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

near side steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shields and guardsa covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

steering rack gaitors cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,382 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs some wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

steering rack gaitors cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,897 miles

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

slight rusting rear suspention arms

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight rusting rear suspention arms

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,238 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cv joints clicking on brake road test

plastic covers fittid o/s n/s sils

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,882 miles

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,882 miles

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

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

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,497 miles

cracking to nearside front drive shaft gaiter

prop shaft centre mount deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,497 miles

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

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

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

cracking to nearside front drive shaft gaiter

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated, but clearing windscreen

prop shaft centre mount deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,906 miles

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,535 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)

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 TZU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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