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YM53 ODY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,656 mi
Last recorded155,656 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ODY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 155,656 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 130,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,574 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 107,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 107,754 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 100,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 91,519 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,861 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 61,861 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,349 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,271 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,375 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 ODY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red 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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

YM53 ODY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 ODY 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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