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YT53 JTY

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,067 mi
Last recorded24,067 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JTY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 24,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line pass (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion underside to the steering, hubs and suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2025 24,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line pass (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion underside to the steering, hubs and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2024 23,785 miles

underside / components all showing general surface corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2024 23,785 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underside / components all showing general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 23,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 23,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage on both sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,964 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly pitted inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer o.s outer cv boot / slight grease seepage close to clip ..

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer slight grease seepage from cv boot close to clip

Fail 8 Nov 2018 22,411 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer slight grease seepage from cv boot close to clip

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,318 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

severe oil leak on engine (dripping) poss oil pressure switch / requires steam cleaning / further inspection / rectify

signs of cv grease on cv gaiters / advise new clips

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,197 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 22,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in outer side wall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in centre tread band to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in centre tread to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front o/s front tyre small cracks in outer side wall recommend replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 20,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 17,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 17,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 17,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,904 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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YT53 JTY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT53 JTY, 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 YT53 JTY registered?

YT53 JTY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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