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YK53 TUJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,290 mi
Last recorded186,290 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 186,290 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 186,284 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,863 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 126,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Larger size tyres fitted to front axle of vehicle

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

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,373 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 117,370 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 117,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,944 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 102,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,734 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 95,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,587 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,542 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 TUJ 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 TUJ, 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 TUJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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