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YX53 FBZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FBZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,735 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 64,072 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 64,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,735 miles

Steering rack gaiter split near side (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,332 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 51,332 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,479 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 45,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,297 miles

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

rear brakes need check next service

Pass 13 May 2013 33,992 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 33,992 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 32,348 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 30,839 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 30,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 26,250 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,343 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,821 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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YX53 FBZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX53 FBZ, 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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YX53 FBZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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