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DG53 HWM

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HWM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,393 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.91 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 53,075 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 47,595 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 47,595 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 47,216 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 46,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints have slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 28,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,486 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,741 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 HWM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HWM, 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 DG53 HWM registered?

DG53 HWM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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