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YH53 DBX

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 154,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 131,515 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,059 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

security of both front outter cv gaiters

Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,824 miles

Metalic rattle when vehicle rev's over 2500 rpm

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 76,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Metalic rattle when vehicle rev's over 2500 rpm

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Screws sticking through both rear inner wheel arches when vehicle fully laden screws cutting into inner tyre wall

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,929 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2006 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r light lens damaged

alternator coming apart

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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YH53 DBX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YH53 DBX, 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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YH53 DBX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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