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DE53 ZXK

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZXK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,019 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,618 miles

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

o/s front c/v boot insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,618 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s front c/v boot insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,707 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F EDGES OF RIMS DAMAGED

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,462 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 26,807 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 ZXK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE53 ZXK, 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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What year was DE53 ZXK registered?

DE53 ZXK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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