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YM53 RFZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 RFZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,554 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,024 miles

Exhaust clamp is very corroded (centre section)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on the sidewall and some inbetween the tread

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre has cracking on the sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,024 miles

Exhaust clamp is very corroded (centre section)

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on the sidewall and some inbetween the tread

Offside rear tyre has cracking on the sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,823 miles

advised air bag lamp is on

advised nsr tyre sidewall perished

advised osf rack end slight play

advised osf tyre side wall perished

Fail 20 Oct 2012 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advised air bag lamp is on

advised nsr tyre sidewall perished

advised osf rack end slight play

advised osf tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,583 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,391 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,517 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 10,047 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 10,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RFZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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