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YF53 KLX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KLX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,268 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,515 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread!

nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge on inner sidewall detected!!

nearside rear tyre starting to wear close to wear indicators!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread!!

offside rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall detected!

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,158 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant leak!!

coolant level low!!

spare wheel slightly insecure!!

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have signs of rusting!

offside front anti-roll bar linkage (top bush) getting worn!!

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush has slight wear but with NO play!

spare wheel slightly insecure!!

Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have signs of rusting!

offside front anti-roll bar linkage (top bush) getting worn!!

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush has slight wear but with NO play!

spare wheel slightly insecure!!

Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,441 miles

spare wheel slightly insecure!

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,441 miles

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

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

spare wheel slightly insecure!

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,502 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight corrosion!!

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,933 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 72,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 68,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,605 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak from o/s.of engine.

front brakes 17% imbalance.

n/s.headlamp lens sratched,beam not affected.

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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YF53 KLX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF53 KLX, 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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YF53 KLX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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