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YJ53 LDL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,499 mi
Last recorded65,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LDL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 65,498 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 64,335 miles

Corrosion underneath

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,377 miles

Corrosion - underneath/ front coil springs

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,617 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,274 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,625 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion servo (1.1.9 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 54,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion servo (1.1.9 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 52,020 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear knotches (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported now secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security access platform for wheel chair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight corrosion brake servo

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear panel corroded, not structural

Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear panel corroded, not structural

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion panel, not structual (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,656 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perishing (2.2.D.2d)

fuel filler pipe perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,458 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,458 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,762 miles

clutch peddle rubber worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,395 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,045 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,642 miles

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

exhaust rubbers badley cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall kurbed

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,593 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 13,414 miles

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

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

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 LDL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ53 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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