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DG53 JYO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel chair ramp corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 55,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel chair ramp corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 51,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,547 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 43,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,558 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,847 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 8,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,042 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURHTER INVESTIGATION

Brake fluid is dirty may need changing

Parking brake lever may need adjusting shortly

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 JYO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

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

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