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DU53 VDV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,396 mi
Last recorded185,396 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 185,396 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning l;amp illuminated- not currently a testable item

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2012 185,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning l;amp illuminated- not currently a testable item

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

high visibility stoplamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 157,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 147,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 137,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,300 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 104,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,407 miles

fan belt slipping

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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DU53 VDV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DU53 VDV, 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 DU53 VDV registered?

DU53 VDV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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