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ST53 VTC

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 100,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,148 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,148 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,846 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 69,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,698 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 VTC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

ST53 VTC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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