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AJ03 KAE

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 46,215 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 45,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,818 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

tailgate is stuck with mobility ramp

Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,818 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

tailgate is stuck with mobility ramp

Pass 7 Sep 2020
Fail 2 Sep 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 Sep 2019 41,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,958 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 24 Nov 2016 35,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure, Clamp broken (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,860 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,462 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,760 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

center exhaust corroded on outter skin

lower gear box mountine ageing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,840 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear offside light glass has damage, Nearside door mirror has slight damage

Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Rear offside light glass has damage, Nearside door mirror has slight damage

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,112 miles

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AJ03 KAE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,598cc 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 AJ03 KAE, 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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AJ03 KAE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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