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AJ03 VHM

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

18,619 mi
Last recorded18,619 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VHM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 18,619 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 18,236 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 17,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 17,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 12,094 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 7,749 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 7,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 3,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,133 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,890 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,163 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2011 25,071 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure.

Fail 5 May 2011 25,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 4 May 2010 24,888 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,635 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 24,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,158 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre perished and low on tread

Fail 2 May 2008 24,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre perished and low on tread

Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,520 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,632 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 VHM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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