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ST53 OSW

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,456 mi
Last recorded114,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OSW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 111,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 105,458 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 105,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre feathered on inside

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/OUTER TYRE WALL CUT

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/OUTER TYRE WALL CUT

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 65,100 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,338 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror glass slight damage

Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side door mirror damage

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 OSW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

ST53 OSW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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