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WG53 DXU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,115 mi
Last recorded11,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 11,115 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 11,115 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

hand brake lever come up high

Pass 26 Oct 2023 11,108 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 11,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 11,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 11,093 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 11,064 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

foot pedals adapted to hand controls

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,927 miles

Foot pedals adapted to hand controls

Fail 27 Oct 2017 10,927 miles

Foot pedals adapted to hand controls

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 9,581 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 9,581 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,592 miles

foot brake pedal and foot gas pedal has been replaced with a hand oparated systam

Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,750 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking to limit

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 6,776 miles

both front tyres has cracks

both rear tyres has cracks

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 4,374 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,929 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO HAND CONTROL USE!

Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 2,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 2,199 miles

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

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 DXU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

WG53 DXU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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