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ST53 DWK

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,221 mi
Last recorded106,221 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DWK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (both bushes lightly worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Sep 2020 106,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear hanger rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (both bushes lightly worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 99,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,645 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,120 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,752 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all wheel trims missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,116 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,454 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,178 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,812 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 38,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,263 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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ST53 DWK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST53 DWK, 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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ST53 DWK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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