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VN53 GWC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 66,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 43,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 38,408 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 31,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 31,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 11 May 2016 24,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,577 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,465 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,067 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 GWC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VN53 GWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 GWC registered?

VN53 GWC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 GWC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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