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WL53 GWG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GWG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,580 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,111 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease or other material

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,790 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,226 miles

both rear brake backing plates have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear brake backing plates have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,109 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,107 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Strut Mount Bearing Worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,737 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,487 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,484 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,602 miles

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no plate lenses dirty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no plate lenses dirty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,419 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre starting were on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,867 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 9,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,158 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,743 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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WL53 GWG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL53 GWG, 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 WL53 GWG registered?

WL53 GWG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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