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CV53 UED

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UED
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 161,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 161,174 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,496 miles

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

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

Nearside front MacPherson strut upper mounting has slight play

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

Offside front MacPherson strut upper mounting has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into/out from load sensing valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear service brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle identification number plate is illegible, vehicle identification number is present elsewhere on the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,494 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam When switching from main beam to dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside front MacPherson strut upper mounting has slight play

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

Offside front MacPherson strut upper mounting has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into/out from load sensing valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear service brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle identification number plate is illegible, vehicle identification number is present elsewhere on the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,225 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in upper suspension bearing

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

Offside Front Slight play in upper suspension bearing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 145,225 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Slight play in upper suspension bearing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Slight play in upper suspension bearing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small area of pipe from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,457 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small area of pipe from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section between load valve and flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box supported by cable ties

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 134,223 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section between load valve and flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box supported by cable ties

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 130,802 miles

Rear exhaust mounting is broken, a temporary repair has been put in place using cable ties

Fail 5 Feb 2015 130,802 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken, a temporary repair has been put in place using cable ties

Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken and repaired using cable ties

Vehicle Identification Number is hard to read

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2013 128,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken and repaired using cable ties

Vehicle Identification Number is hard to read

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 116,456 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 116,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UED is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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