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DE53 MJF

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

192,070 mi
Last recorded192,070 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 192,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 191,387 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 180,979 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 180,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 169,333 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 169,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 155,571 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 155,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 139,139 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 139,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 120,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,261 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 83,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,303 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 63,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,377 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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DE53 MJF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE53 MJF, 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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DE53 MJF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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