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SW53 CJX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,215 mi
Last recorded114,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 114,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in inner steering rack

Fail 5 May 2016 114,168 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted Corroded (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded At load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in inner steering rack

Fail 1 May 2015 102,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2015 102,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,099 miles

n/s sill damaged / oil leak / steering tie rod ends

n/s/r service brake effort low

Fail 18 Apr 2014 90,099 miles

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

n/s sill damaged / oil leak / steering tie rod ends

n/s/r service brake effort low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,194 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,096 miles

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

brake pipes coated in copper grease

Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 62,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,646 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,975 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,975 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 28,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CJX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CJX, 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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SW53 CJX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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