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TA53 ETS

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA53 ETS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns rear chassis legs heavily painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear rear brake backing plates corroded both sides

Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,404 miles

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

Rear chassis holed but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Rear tow bar rendered unusable

Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,617 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,300 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play front steering pivot points

Fail 7 Oct 2015 68,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play front steering pivot points

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,759 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,976 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,976 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,883 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,065 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,065 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,707 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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TA53 ETS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TA53 ETS, 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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TA53 ETS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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