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YS53 LTJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 LTJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,808 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped in half (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 51,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,230 miles

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

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 LTJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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