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YM53 CJJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,143 mi
Last recorded45,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,403 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,622 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 19,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 18,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,295 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 11,295 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,775 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 CJJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM53 CJJ registered?

YM53 CJJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 CJJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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