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YA53 DZT

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DZT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 121,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,681 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 110,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,099 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 93,478 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 86,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 63,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,326 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,205 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 49,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,243 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play inner rack

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,929 miles

play inner rack

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,495 miles

both inner steering rack ends slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play inner rack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,989 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,321 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,700 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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YA53 DZT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA53 DZT, 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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YA53 DZT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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