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VO53 UXP

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 UXP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,452 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 57,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 57,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,649 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing when engine revved. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 56,236 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,987 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,124 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 55,120 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,780 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,637 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 51,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,516 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,070 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,070 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,423 miles

n/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,423 miles

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

n/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,062 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 31,061 miles

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

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

near side front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2011 28,271 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking and outer tread

n/s/r tyre inner cracking and outer tread

o/s/f tyre inner wall cracking and outer tread

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking and outer tread

tinted visor fitted to front windscreen upper

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,047 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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VO53 UXP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VO53 UXP, 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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VO53 UXP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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