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YL03 VZJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,257 mi
Last recorded171,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 171,257 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 171,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 166,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 157,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 150,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 140,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 140,724 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 120,604 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 120,604 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 111,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,191 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,497 miles

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

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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YL03 VZJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL03 VZJ, 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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What year was YL03 VZJ registered?

YL03 VZJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 VZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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