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W253 VFV

2000 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 VFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,421 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 96,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,045 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 71,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 57,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,496 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,146 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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W253 VFV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,242 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 W253 VFV, 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 26 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W253 VFV registered?

W253 VFV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W253 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 VFV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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