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YY53 HXP

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,500 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 116,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs starting to corode on inner face

near side front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,410 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,537 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,159 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HXP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY53 HXP, 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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YY53 HXP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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