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SY53 UGC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,267 mi
Last recorded174,267 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 174,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 174,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 166,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 156,224 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 155,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,061 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 145,061 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 135,124 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,913 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 64,913 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 57,830 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,690 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,984 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,984 miles

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

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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SY53 UGC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY53 UGC, 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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SY53 UGC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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