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YS53 HRF

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 155,323 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 155,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 155,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front discs rusty

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 138,013 miles

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

front discs corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 127,796 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,505 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 117,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 109,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,853 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 4 May 2007 91,002 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 83,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen ok

Pass 11 May 2006 83,312 miles

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen ok

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 HRF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HRF, 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 YS53 HRF registered?

YS53 HRF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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