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VX03 YCP

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,069 mi
Last recorded181,069 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 YCP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 181,069 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 181,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 168,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 168,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 157,829 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 157,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2009 134,737 miles

gearbox stabiliser mounting worn

nearside door mirror cover mising

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2009 134,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox stabiliser mounting worn

nearside door mirror cover mising

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 May 2008 106,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 106,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2007 83,373 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2006 71,658 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal minimum

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

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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VX03 YCP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VX03 YCP, 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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VX03 YCP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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