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WV53 OYK

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OYK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 147,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 147,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 147,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,952 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,549 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 93,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,773 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,773 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,313 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2012 76,206 miles

airbag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 76,106 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,903 miles

service light stays on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,430 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,430 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,288 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 9 Sep 2008 51,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 30,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in it [not repairable]

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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WV53 OYK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WV53 OYK, 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 WV53 OYK registered?

WV53 OYK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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