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YM53 OOJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OOJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,275 miles

engine management light on .

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,272 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on .

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,935 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,999 miles

Headlamp aims borderline low. Both rear tyres nearing wear bars. N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. Both front strut top bushes slight play.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 73,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine MIL lit. Headlamp aims borderline low. Both rear yres nearing wear bars. Rear exhaust shield catching on exhaust. Front brake discs corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes imbalanced. N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. Both front strut top bushes slight play.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,167 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,989 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 45,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

h/b high

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,123 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 OOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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