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YM53 BTO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,676 mi
Last recorded108,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BTO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 108,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,521 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,515 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff pivot arm (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 92,768 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,939 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,659 miles

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,212 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,116 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,801 miles

altinator pulley damaged

power steering drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,931 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,859 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,652 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,699 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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YM53 BTO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM53 BTO, 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 YM53 BTO registered?

YM53 BTO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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