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YF53 OHU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,874 mi
Last recorded47,874 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,874 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside under wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,874 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside under wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,849 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,826 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

WALLS DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

WALLS DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,631 miles

REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,241 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

RUST PITS ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,240 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

RUST PITS ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,409 miles

rear door lower lock faulty

slight drag on n/s rear brake

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,367 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear door lower lock faulty

slight drag on n/s rear brake

Fail 21 Aug 2013 46,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,818 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,914 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,908 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,310 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,996 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,335 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,654 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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YF53 OHU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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