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CV53 YJA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YJA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,168 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Solar panel removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

under body , suspension parts covered in surface rust

Fail 6 Nov 2024 91,832 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body , suspension parts covered in surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body , suspension parts covered in surface rust

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bush are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,245 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,485 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rubber mounts getting poor

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,058 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seat not fitted

o/sf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,326 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,326 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust clamps corroded

front discs and pads deteriated

handbrake high

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear left side door does not unlock/open.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 47,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r seat removed for wheel chair accsses

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r seat removed for wheel chair accsses

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,862 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 39,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,552 miles

near side rear door not unlocking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,594 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

washer jets weak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,037 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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CV53 YJA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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