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AJ03 KAX

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KAX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 84,523 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,282 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,157 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 73,105 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,770 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box connection and centre connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

ramp floor corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

ramp floor corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,474 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,008 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 21,768 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

one centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Jan 2016 21,768 miles

Centre 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)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

one centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,739 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 14,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhuast mounts worn

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Rear exhuast clamp broken

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,439 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,136 miles

centre exhaust rubbers perished

rear exhaust clamp exx corroded but still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,563 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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AJ03 KAX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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