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SY53 ZTG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,998 mi
Last recorded119,998 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZTG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 119,998 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 119,676 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,508 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust hanger on rear silencer broken

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,094 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,695 miles

front suspension unit has corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension unit has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,964 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broke (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broke (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer 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 wing damaged ? no sharp edges visible

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,335 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,330 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,136 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,454 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,662 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 45,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,134 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 20,134 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,228 miles

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 ZTG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZTG, 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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What year was SY53 ZTG registered?

SY53 ZTG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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