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DY03 WPL

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,943 mi
Last recorded182,943 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WPL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 182,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle short (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

major oil leaks

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Mar 2018 182,943 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle short (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

major oil leaks

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Mar 2017 182,403 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 182,403 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 180,430 miles

handbrake on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 175,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 175,887 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 169,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2014 169,056 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 162,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 155,667 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 155,667 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,062 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 146,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 128,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,746 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 113,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 97,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 81,826 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,998 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS A CUT [ NOT REACH THE PLY OR CORDS ]

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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DY03 WPL 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 56.5%.

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 DY03 WPL, 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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DY03 WPL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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