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SY53 YYA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YYA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,677 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,802 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 114,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,300 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

front bumper and some body panels have some damage to them

turbo intercooler and radiator damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished at time of test.

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,065 miles

damage n/s/f bumper!

n/s/f spot not working!

rear tailgate damaged!

Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage n/s/f bumper!

n/s/f spot not working!

rear tailgate damaged!

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,454 miles

rear number plate deteriorating!

Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating!

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY53 YYA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SY53 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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