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DY53 VGC

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,774 mi
Last recorded134,774 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,774 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,065 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers damaged

front brake discs in poor condition inner

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,058 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers damaged

front brake discs in poor condition inner

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,571 miles

air bag light not illuminating

front/rear tyres different sizes

n/s mirror temp repair

osf drop link bush badly split

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to osr flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front/rear tyres different sizes

handbrake travel excessive

osf drop link bush badly split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 123,781 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 123,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,368 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 121,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 105,072 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 87,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,888 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 35,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 VGC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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