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DG53 BKN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BKN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 48,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,558 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 45,558 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 45,083 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 45,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,419 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 44,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,188 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 43,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 41,657 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,223 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,845 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f, & n/s/r tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,692 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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DG53 BKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG53 BKN, 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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DG53 BKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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