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VX03 YLK

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,683 mi
Last recorded182,683 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 182,683 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 182,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 180,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 180,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 177,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 172,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 161,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 147,251 miles

play in steering arms

Fail 12 May 2016 147,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Centre exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded

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)

play in steering arms

Pass 13 May 2015 130,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 130,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 111,057 miles

cuts in tread of o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 111,036 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

cuts in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,900 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,006 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,544 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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VX03 YLK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX03 YLK, 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 VX03 YLK registered?

VX03 YLK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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