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AE03 HNR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,322 mi
Last recorded57,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HNR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 57,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,947 miles

All brake pipes and connections are corroded

All suspension components are corroded

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

Exhaust is corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working front and rear fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mountings defective. exhaust rubbing on rear axle and exhaust centre box rubbing on heat shield. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 51,581 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged damaged by exhaust clamp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust fouling front anti rollbar and rear axle

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,736 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 42,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deterated

Fail 11 May 2009 42,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,828 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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AE03 HNR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE03 HNR, 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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AE03 HNR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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