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DY53 FBO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,533 mi
Last recorded146,533 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FBO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder on both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 146,533 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on all the time (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken bottom corner (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight judder (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear axle outer bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle outer bush has slight play

service light on all the time

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,790 miles

Rear reversing light inoperative

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gator split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear reversing light inoperative

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE MISHAPED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,203 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Fail 10 Dec 2018 122,203 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2017 116,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,470 miles

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 4 Sep 2015 103,072 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 103,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,021 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,021 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,847 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,880 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,899 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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DY53 FBO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY53 FBO, 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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DY53 FBO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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