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YH53 EFW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,970 mi
Last recorded186,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EFW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 186,970 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 186,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 176,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 163,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 157,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 148,955 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 148,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

aux belt

both rear inner cv boots deterioated

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes are worn

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front steering rack boot

offside front anti roll bar link rod has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,217 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,060 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,058 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,130 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,766 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,067 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,543 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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YH53 EFW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH53 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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