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WU53 NWW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NWW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Small oil leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2023 118,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,364 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES LIGHT RUST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,662 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,523 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,523 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield becoming detatched

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,092 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,092 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,982 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,982 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,984 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes squealing when applied

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,673 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,282 miles

two cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 23,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU53 NWW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WU53 NWW, 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 WU53 NWW registered?

WU53 NWW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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