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WG53 DXT

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DXT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,946 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes buried in mud. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to coil springs

Front inner pads look low

Front roll bar link rubbers poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2022 40,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes buried in mud. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to coil springs

Front inner pads look low

Front roll bar link rubbers poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge tyre splitting and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,275 miles

All rear axle brake pipes corroding.

No rear seats fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,823 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 36,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,415 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 34,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,623 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2017 14,623 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front tyres 2mm & wearing on edges

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2016 4,325 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 4,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 2,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 2,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 666 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 666 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,521 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 39,521 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,536 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 DXT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WG53 DXT, 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 WG53 DXT registered?

WG53 DXT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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