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SW53 CHX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,969 mi
Last recorded150,969 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CHX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 150,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 141,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 148,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ipe to offside flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to nearside flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 145,753 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 145,493 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 142,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 139,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,312 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 110,265 miles

all brake pipes front/front to rear and rear have slight corrosion

slightly worn front discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front numberplate deteriorated but not considered excessive, still legible

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,666 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,936 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SW53 CHX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW53 CHX, 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 SW53 CHX registered?

SW53 CHX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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