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EA53 FRV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 85,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim bent

washers working 9 out of 10 times

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 May 2015 51,797 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 48,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 48,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 45,062 miles

small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 7 May 2013 45,062 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 43,340 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 43,340 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 May 2011 41,221 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 41,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 38,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small chips in screen

Fail 26 May 2010 38,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small chips in screen

Pass 26 May 2009 36,507 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,498 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 33,807 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

new tyres fitted not commercial

vin number in door missing

vin number in screen only just rearable

Fail 30 May 2008 33,807 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

new tyres fitted not commercial

vin number in door missing

vin number in screen only just rearable

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,335 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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EA53 FRV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EA53 FRV, 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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What year was EA53 FRV registered?

EA53 FRV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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