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YM53 BUF

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,693 mi
Last recorded144,693 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 144,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 144,693 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure lower bolt (2.1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 135,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 135,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 101,924 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,132 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 BUF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White 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 YM53 BUF, 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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YM53 BUF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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