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YS53 MWE

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 MWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,462 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 105,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,070 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 99,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

slight play offside/nearside steering rack ends

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,842 miles

slight freeplay detected in steering rack not exessive

Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,842 miles

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

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

slight freeplay detected in steering rack not exessive

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,410 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,165 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,165 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 56,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,094 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,370 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,320 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

osf tyre bald on inner edge/possible seepage on pas pipe/small amount of play in steering(shocker tops?)/small amount of roughness in wheel bearings/osr brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,812 miles

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 MWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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