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YF03 ETV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

153,502 mi
Last recorded153,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ETV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 153,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 141,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 133,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 108,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,400 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,955 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,954 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,954 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,709 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 11 May 2010 33,709 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,598 miles

car has been set up for wheel chair use. unable to check two rear seats due to conversion

engine cover fitted

paint peeling on brake servo. no leaks spotted and brake pedal feels o.k.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

car has been set up for wheel chair use. unable to check two rear seats due to conversion

engine cover fitted

paint peeling on brake servo. no leaks spotted and brake pedal feels o.k.

rear exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,554 miles

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2008 25,554 miles

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

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

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 22 May 2007 19,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 15,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YF03 ETV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 YF03 ETV, 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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YF03 ETV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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