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YR53 OUU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OUU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,065 miles

front sub -frame slightly corroded

prop shaft has ben removed

Fail 12 Dec 2016 137,062 miles

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

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

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

front sub -frame slightly corroded

prop shaft has ben removed

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,150 miles

nearside front fog light missing

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,150 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch mechanism (5.1.1)

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

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

nearside front fog light missing

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear park brake cable support bracket broken out of wishbone

Pass 9 Nov 2013 97,569 miles

nearside rear park brake cable support bracket broken out of wishbone

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN (this is a visual observation- not a measuement)

POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no wiring to brake fluid level indicator (reservoir)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN (this is a visual observation- not a measuement)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARK BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no wiring to brake fluid level indicator (reservoir)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,644 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,636 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,521 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 65,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YR53 OUU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR53 OUU, 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 YR53 OUU registered?

YR53 OUU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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