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AE03 HOJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,320 mi
Last recorded63,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HOJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from engine.

some under body corrosion.

Fail 4 Jul 2024 62,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from engine.

some under body corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,241 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,177 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak.

vehicle vin plate damaged.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak.

vehicle vin plate damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 56,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,190 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak on engine.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,802 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Centre Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge recommend replace

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, outer edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,802 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Centre Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge recommend replace

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,262 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 41,025 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 34,383 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2013 34,383 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2012 28,134 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brakes are binding but still allowing the wheel bearing to be checked.

Fail 21 May 2012 28,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brakes are binding but still allowing the wheel bearing to be checked.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,757 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,757 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear box is leaking and clamp on rear box is corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 18,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,486 miles

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

both rear tyre are cracking on outer sidewall

n/s/f wiper smears slightly

both front tyres are cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,917 miles

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

all 4 tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,391 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 HOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AE03 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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