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VN53 DZD

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,982 mi
Last recorded117,982 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DZD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

towbar slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 117,982 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

towbar slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,754 miles

towbar slightly corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

towbar slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,660 miles

slight play in both steering rackends

towbar corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,569 miles

front brake dicscs corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,123 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on Inner face

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OSF abs ring damaged, but no abs fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,600 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside trackrod end slight play

slight play in nearside steering rackend

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

offside trackrod end slight play

slight play in nearside steering rackend

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,058 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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VN53 DZD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 DZD, 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 DZD is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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