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SY53 YBG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,023 mi
Last recorded44,023 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YBG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished and exhaust hanging low

Fail 1 Oct 2025 44,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished and exhaust hanging low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 44,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section blowing on join and back box to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front both front brake hose unions corroded

Nearside Front Lower rear lower arm bush perished

Nearside Front front fog light inop

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre also driven on flat nearly to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower rear lower arm bush perished

exhaust rubbers missing on middle section making exhaust insecure

fuel tank hose perished

glow plug light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 43,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,437 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed Filler neck pipe rubbing. (7.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML Light on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,599 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,599 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,211 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,138 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,178 miles

Dual brake control will jam under dash if brake is fully applied

N/S/F spot lamp not working

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,178 miles

Dual brake control will jam under dash if brake is fully applied

N/S/F spot lamp not working

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,187 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,937 miles

h/level brake light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,072 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 15,072 miles

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

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

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 YBG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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