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YK53 LPJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 108,184 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 108,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,674 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,672 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,048 miles

engine cover insecure

engine squeal when started

exhaust emits blue smoke

front wipers smear screen

oil level just above min

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

engine cover insecure

engine squeal when started

exhaust emits blue smoke

front wipers smear screen

oil level just above min

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

no spare wheel

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Fail 16 Oct 2010 84,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

no spare wheel

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,812 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,803 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2008 69,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 63,844 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,023 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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YK53 LPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YK53 LPJ, 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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YK53 LPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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