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AJ03 XRC

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XRC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 114,837 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 114,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,242 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear light lense broken

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 105,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

hazard switch sticky

no. plate lights dull

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f rack gaiter starting to perish

rea number plate lights dull

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f rack gaiter starting to perish

rea number plate lights dull

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,771 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,771 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,997 miles

Front brake discs badly worn/corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,588 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2010 78,587 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,250 miles

inner braking area of front discs reduced

Fail 6 May 2006 48,250 miles

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

inner braking area of front discs reduced

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 XRC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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