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WR53 ZGH

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZGH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 122,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer has 1x rubber mounting missing

Recommend both front wiper blades

Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,700 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,147 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 114,936 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated x2

Fail 2 Aug 2021 114,935 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated x2

Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,796 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 111,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 108,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cracks (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,342 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning light is on. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cracks (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,383 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,383 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 57,458 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,623 miles

centre exhaust section clamp in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2011 47,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/Rear tyre perishing

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

O/S/REAR tyre badly perished

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

centre exhaust section clamp in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,089 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 front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,428 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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WR53 ZGH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGH, 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 WR53 ZGH registered?

WR53 ZGH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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