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YS53 ULN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,480 mi
Last recorded194,480 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ULN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 194,480 miles

Spare tyre defective not secure in cradle ()

screen chip/crack

slight play in steering joints

Fail 3 May 2017 194,478 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective not secure in cradle ()

rear service brake- low effort

screen chip/crack

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 May 2016 184,709 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2016 184,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side light bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2015 172,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 161,298 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 161,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 152,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 121,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,237 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,275 miles

offside front tyre on limit

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,623 miles

n/s accident damaged

o/s/f trim loose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,045 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,285 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 ULN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

YS53 ULN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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