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WJ53 NHT

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,743 mi
Last recorded124,743 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 NHT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 124,604 miles

jacking points corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 124,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

jacking points corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 122,512 miles

Off side & near side front jacking points corroded

Off side & near side rear fuel tank guards corroded/deteriorated

Off side rear parking brake cable bracket corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft front support bearing deteriorated

rear propshaft damper slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 122,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Off side & near side front jacking points corroded

Off side & near side rear fuel tank guards corroded/deteriorated

Off side rear parking brake cable bracket corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft front support bearing deteriorated

rear propshaft damper slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2014 114,597 miles

Nearside rear parking brake caliper lever sticking slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 114,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake caliper lever sticking slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 106,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,754 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,711 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,552 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 70,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,075 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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WJ53 NHT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ53 NHT, 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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WJ53 NHT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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