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YC53 GPJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,369 mi
Last recorded73,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GPJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 73,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,996 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,891 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,585 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,585 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,239 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

advise one of rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,239 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

advise one of rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wipers getting deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,235 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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YC53 GPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC53 GPJ, 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 YC53 GPJ registered?

YC53 GPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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