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VN53 ACJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,342 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,971 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,295 miles

centre brakelight not working

Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre brakelight not working

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,070 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,199 miles

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

center brake lamp not working sligh play in o/s bottom ball joint and gater split

Fail 13 Jul 2009 52,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center brake lamp not working sligh play in o/s bottom ball joint and gater split

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,798 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,656 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,027 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 25,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,894 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 11,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VN53 ACJ, 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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VN53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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