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DG53 HZE

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HZE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,043 miles

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

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,054 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,053 miles

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

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

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

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,786 miles

Exhaust centre pipe clamp missing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust centre pipe clamp missing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 29,325 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,894 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 HZE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

DG53 HZE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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