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DV53 ERX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ERX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 123,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,390 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

front tyres worn to 2,5mm on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 114,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

front tyres worn to 2,5mm on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 107,099 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,396 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,128 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 79,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,074 miles

advise front brake pads low

Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,074 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,467 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

chip in zone a windscreen

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,179 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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DV53 ERX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV53 ERX, 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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DV53 ERX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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