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SW53 FPA

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 119,888 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,202 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,904 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 72,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in both front steering arms

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 FPA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW53 FPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW53 FPA registered?

SW53 FPA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is SW53 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 FPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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