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DG53 LFA

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,183 mi
Last recorded119,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LFA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,937 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,937 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 7 Mar 2014 99,720 miles

Front discs & pads getting low

Outer Cover missing on Offside door mirror

Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,720 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front discs & pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre low in pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Cover missing on Offside door mirror

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,371 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 86,371 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 81,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,177 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,148 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,764 miles

both front cv boot clips loose

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,372 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 LFA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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