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YS53 HMO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,792 mi
Last recorded153,792 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HMO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 153,792 miles

Nearside slight play in inner joint

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 153,792 miles

Nearside slight play in inner joint

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 148,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,946 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,572 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 124,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,093 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 140,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 134,287 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 134,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,419 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 86,291 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,332 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 76,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,311 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 60,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

N/S/FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YS53 HMO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YS53 HMO, 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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YS53 HMO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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