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YH53 NXR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NXR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 105,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank guard corroding and getting insecure

propshaft and rear driveshafts missing

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 5 May 2015 105,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank guard corroding and getting insecure

propshaft and rear driveshafts missing

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,006 miles

fuel tank shield corroded and holed

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inner plane

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 94,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

fuel tank shield corroded and holed

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inner plane

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,796 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,796 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,166 miles

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

battery insecure

propshaft missing

Pass 26 May 2011 64,231 miles

both propshaft carriers defective

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,372 miles

rear propshaft carrier defective

Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear propshaft carrier defective

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,662 miles

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

Nearside rear brake caliper in need of attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,368 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 NXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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