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WG53 CWR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CWR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,093 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 113,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 111,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,322 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 110,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,804 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 108,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,417 miles

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

Park brake high travel

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering system slightly rough steering has a notch from inside steering rack when lock to lock performed (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,417 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Park brake high travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides n/s has significant play ()

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering system slightly rough steering has a notch from inside steering rack when lock to lock performed (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,970 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses across rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack notch detected when operated from lock to lock

Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,970 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses across rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever high travel

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre near wear indicators

exhaust system corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre near wear indicators

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,785 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 91,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,810 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,809 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,606 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,606 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,640 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,383 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 46,383 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,164 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 32,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,062 miles

Air bag light staying on

Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,062 miles

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)

Air bag light staying on

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,619 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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WG53 CWR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 WG53 CWR, 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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WG53 CWR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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