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YU52 VTG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 117,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both - corrosion to bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,253 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 112,194 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 109,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 106,529 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,868 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,941 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,307 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,328 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jan 2008 32,328 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,865 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 26,865 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,617 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven.

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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YU52 VTG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YU52 VTG, 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 YU52 VTG registered?

YU52 VTG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is YU52 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 VTG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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