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YM53 DYJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 81,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,480 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,720 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,970 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,174 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

Fail 24 Jan 2007 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

front brakes out of balance

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 DYJ 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 61.5%.

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 YM53 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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