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AJ03 VPG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VPG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,713 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 119,169 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,899 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,621 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,668 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 67,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE MIRROR DETERIATING NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE MIRROR DETERIATING NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,263 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DETERIATED STILL HAS VIEW TO REAR

Pass 1 May 2008 50,290 miles

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT CV BOOT OUTER CLIP ALLOWING GREASE TO ESCAPE

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2007 37,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 37,714 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 23,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 23,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 VPG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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