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DG53 JYJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 50,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,424 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,918 miles

arb links perishing slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2020 43,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,654 miles

both anti roll bar links deteriorated

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,197 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges low and treads perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges low and treads perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,323 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 35,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,433 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 17,788 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,894 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 14,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 JYJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 JYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 JYJ registered?

DG53 JYJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is DG53 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 JYJ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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