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YX03 HLC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,710 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,710 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 68,162 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Join area for wheelchair lift (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire No shielding around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in thick sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor leaks from front joints and back box areas (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play almost excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine temperature got high towards the end of the test with warning lamp on dash (no fan cut in)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear wheel chair floor corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 56,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,716 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 55,716 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 8 Jul 2015 54,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,613 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 53,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,582 miles

exhaust rubber hanger split,but exhaust still supported.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,554 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rubber hanger split,but exhaust still supported.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,076 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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YX03 HLC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YX03 HLC, 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 YX03 HLC registered?

YX03 HLC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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