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AE03 HNZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HNZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,901 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Eml on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Top strut mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Nov 2025 89,901 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Eml on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Top strut mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2024 80,842 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,216 miles

Oil level slightly low

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 31 Oct 2023 76,202 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level slightly low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 69,003 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,020 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,020 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 50,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,866 miles

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

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

Unable to test rearmost seats and seatbelts

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Unable to test rearmost seats and seatbelts

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,231 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 31,231 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,539 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 29,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 28,612 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,612 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 25,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 19,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,079 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 HNZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AE03 HNZ, 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 HNZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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