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ST53 FYF

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FYF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hi level brake lamp

rad insurcure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,356 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 76,354 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,305 miles

CENTRE REAR TOP STOP LAMP NOT WORKING..CAN,T CHECK TO SEE IF LAMP UNIT IS WIRED

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GATOR HAS GREASE ON THE RUBBER GATOR...BUT RUBBER GRATOR IS COMPLETE...

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)

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,038 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,038 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYF, 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 ST53 FYF registered?

ST53 FYF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is ST53 FYF safe to buy?

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