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YN03 XGU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

182,327 mi
Last recorded182,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 182,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

wear in steering joints

Fail 28 Jun 2014 182,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

wear in steering joints

Pass 8 Jul 2013 177,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorating

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2013 177,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2012 171,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 171,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 162,783 miles

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,622 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 151,622 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 143,903 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre has uneven wear.

off side front tyre is becoming close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre has uneven wear.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 143,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre has uneven wear.

off side front tyre is becoming close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre has uneven wear.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 127,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under cover fitted

knocking from front suspension.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under cover fitted

knocking from front suspension.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 105,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 105,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inop.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

near side rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,485 miles

engine undertray fitted †

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine undertray fitted †

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

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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YN03 XGU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN03 XGU, 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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YN03 XGU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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