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YY53 ESV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ESV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 130,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 130,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,956 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 103,373 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,373 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 97,484 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,820 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 21 Nov 2006 69,169 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 69,169 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YY53 ESV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY53 ESV, 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 YY53 ESV registered?

YY53 ESV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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