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AE03 HPL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

53,099 mi
Last recorded53,099 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HPL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mounting broken at the rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,802 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 42,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,606 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front 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))

anti roll bar bushes cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front 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))

anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 31,823 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 31,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,335 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,524 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,663 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,317 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 27,317 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

offside rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,568 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,353 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 HPL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AE03 HPL, 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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What year was AE03 HPL registered?

AE03 HPL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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