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YH53 UXW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UXW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 122,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

centre brake light inoperative.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light inoperative.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 97,430 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,499 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount detached but sectionsecured

Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount detached but sectionsecured

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,450 miles

rear Tailgate lock faulty

Fail 29 Sep 2012 65,450 miles

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

rear Tailgate lock faulty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,340 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,588 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,955 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 42,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,551 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,551 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 UXW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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