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VN53 YXX

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YXX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,370 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 122,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated seized (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 113,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 109,570 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 109,565 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 102,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,369 miles

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Fail 11 Aug 2011 99,368 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,781 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake valve operation is stiff.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 84,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 76,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,267 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,978 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 YXX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YXX, 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 VN53 YXX registered?

VN53 YXX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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