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ST53 JCU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,089 miles

no seat fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,404 miles

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

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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 60,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,238 miles

both wheel chair side seat belts frayed on end loop ok for test

fuel fill breather pipe slightly worn

horn not working on steering wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2011 52,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both wheel chair side seat belts frayed on end loop ok for test

fuel fill breather pipe slightly worn

horn not working on steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,836 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 38,533 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 JCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

ST53 JCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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