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DF03 YPJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,631 mi
Last recorded155,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YPJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 155,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 153,903 miles

poor o/s handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2015 148,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 148,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2014 141,681 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 141,681 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front discs pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 131,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

center brake light

front discs worn

washer jets

Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,323 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 80,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,519 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

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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DF03 YPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF03 YPJ, 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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DF03 YPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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