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SW53 FNG

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,601 mi
Last recorded145,601 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight cracking to both track rod end dust covers

Fail 10 Mar 2021 145,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight cracking to both track rod end dust covers

Pass 7 May 2019 142,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 139,168 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight roughness in steering

Pass 11 May 2017 135,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,718 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear in nearside and offside inner track rod ball joints. (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 131,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector base seal. (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear in nearside and offside inner track rod ball joints. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 126,130 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

M and s car tyres fitted all round

Second hand tyre fitted to n/s/f

Some freeplay to both inner steering rack joints

Spare tyre bald

Wipers poor

Fail 5 May 2015 126,063 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

M and s car tyres fitted all round

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some freeplay to both inner steering rack joints

Spare tyre bald

Wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2014 122,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air box loose

auxillary belt poor

raer number plate poor

Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,361 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

air box loose

auxillary belt poor

raer number plate poor

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,756 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Second hand tyres fitted at time of retest, some carcass deterioration to n/s/f

Fail 26 Oct 2012 115,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,229 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 108,229 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,642 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 87,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 FNG 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 FNG, 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 FNG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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