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YB03 DWE

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 DWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 151,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 150,252 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 149,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 149,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 148,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 147,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,436 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,465 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,448 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,448 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,787 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear exhaust rubber are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2012 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 104,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 81,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 81,515 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,355 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,012 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 38,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 38,860 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YB03 DWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YB03 DWE, 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 YB03 DWE registered?

YB03 DWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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