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YM53 RKE

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,621 mi
Last recorded146,621 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,621 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 146,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,884 miles

OIL LEAK

OSR NSR TYRE TREAD CRACKING

Offside Front coil spring corroded BOTTOM (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,492 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,258 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 104,098 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 104,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,021 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,142 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 RKE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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