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AJ03 VFF

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,971 mi
Last recorded240,971 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 240,971 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2015 240,971 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 234,740 miles

the brake pipe to the o/s/r hose is corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 234,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

the brake pipe to the o/s/r hose is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 230,650 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 230,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust rubbers split

the front brake discs are very deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 226,446 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 226,442 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2010 208,319 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 139,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,407 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 VFF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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