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DV53 FFR

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,022 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,020 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,017 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,718 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 76,068 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,254 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,427 miles

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)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,452 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 FFR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DV53 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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