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YF53 KWO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,435 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 115,978 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer secured with tie wraps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 115,978 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer secured with tie wraps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,231 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,512 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low 3mm + deep cuts inner shoulder + cuts inner sidewall

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

drivers door vin plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,171 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,188 miles

front brakes in poor condition

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear n/s brake pipe corroded

rear o/s tyre perished 175-65-14 (DATED 2008)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brakes in poor condition

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear n/s brake pipe corroded

rear o/s tyre perished 175-65-14 (DATED 2008)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,379 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,490 miles

both front wiper blades torn

offside front outer wheel rim is bent

spare tyre and both rear tyres are 165/70 14 bith fronts are 175/65 14

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,934 miles

front tyres worn low 165-70-14

Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn low 165-70-14

Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KWO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF53 KWO, 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 KWO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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