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YJ53 LCE

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,601 miles

some lift both front suspension top mountings

Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,601 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake cable fouling exhaust system

some insecurity fuel filler pipe

some lift both front suspension top mountings

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 19 Jul 2023 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 66,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,454 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 60,454 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,095 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 45,999 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,478 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,176 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 22,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,447 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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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YJ53 LCE 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 61.5%.

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 YJ53 LCE, 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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YJ53 LCE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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