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YB53 YCA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YCA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,560 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense cracked\broke (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cv boot slight split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense cracked\broke (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 117,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,328 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,252 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 10,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 58,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YB53 YCA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB53 YCA, 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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YB53 YCA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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