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SV53 TPX

2003 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,606 mi
Last recorded137,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,606 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

diesel system sucking air

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jun 2016 137,606 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake low effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cables insecure in two places (3.5.1d)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

diesel system sucking air

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,954 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 120,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,723 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 91,169 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,353 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,569 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 65,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers washer jet inop

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,883 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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SV53 TPX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV53 TPX, 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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SV53 TPX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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