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AE03 HPC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,154 mi
Last recorded181,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 181,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 181,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,995 miles

all 4 seat belts in poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts cuts (not excessive)

play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 24 Mar 2016 180,979 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 seat belts in poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts cuts (not excessive)

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,319 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 180,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 177,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,056 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre exhaust support clamp loose

Pass 17 Apr 2012 147,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 147,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 130,449 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 112,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,583 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 HPC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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