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YX53 VMJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,287 mi
Last recorded199,287 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 199,287 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 199,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 176,271 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering

unable to open tailgate

Pass 16 Sep 2008 154,608 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Sep 2008 154,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake travel high

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 135,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,027 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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