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YM53 RHA

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 153,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 153,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2025 153,167 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML inoperative, pre 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 109,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 109,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,265 miles

advise slight front brake application uneven

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,587 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,585 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,067 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,174 miles

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

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

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 RHA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

YM53 RHA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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