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WR53 KJA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,089 mi
Last recorded134,089 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KJA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to 3mm advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.5 mm + perishing cracks to inner side wall advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,647 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,472 miles

Clutch pedal partly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked,perished close to 1.6 MM legel limit and has a nail

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal partly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked,perished close to 1.6 MM legel limit and has a nail

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,115 miles

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,306 miles

inner hatch back door trim removed

Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner hatch back door trim removed

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front o/s n/s disc have wear

Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,925 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front o/s n/s disc have wear

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,979 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,502 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,654 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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WR53 KJA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WR53 KJA, 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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WR53 KJA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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