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SP53 PZN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,910 mi
Last recorded97,910 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 PZN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,317 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty high beam switch operation faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,910 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to and from load sense valve (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake may require adjustment / repair, low braking effort

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,228 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,416 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut is corroded & deteriorating in area of spring seat

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,582 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,580 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust corroded and holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,100 miles

Slight freeplay in steering ast both front wheels

Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight freeplay in steering ast both front wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,054 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,053 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,608 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,608 miles

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

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

keep wear on n/s rear tyre under observation

slight bind in n/s rear brake

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,701 miles

Slight wear evident in steering rack side tubes.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc`s becoming worn and corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight wear evident in steering rack side tubes.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,297 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,297 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,226 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s drive shaft boot has a slight leak of grease from under metal tie

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,433 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,446 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 4MM OF TREAD AND REAR TYRES ON 3MM OF TREAD SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION.

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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SP53 PZN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SP53 PZN, 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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SP53 PZN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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