MOT Status
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed smoking excessive.....oil smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded.. chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chalked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chalked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre very worn on edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre very worn on edge
Offside Front tyre very worn on edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn on edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal anti slip worn
exhaust deteriorating and rear rubber splitting
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in tread-not exposing cords
pedal rubbers wearing
small chip in screen
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust starting to rust
front discs wearing
slight wear in steering rack ends
small chip in screen
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust starting to rust
front discs wearing
slight wear in steering rack ends
small chip in screen
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth †small chips in windscreen †slight wear in steering rack offside †front discs wearing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth †small chips in windscreen †slight wear in steering rack offside †front discs wearing and pads getting low?
slight play in o/s rack end
slight wear in n/s/f leg top mount
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust fouling on heat shields
exhaust rubbers perishing
slight play in offside steering rack end
slight wear in nearside front suspension leg top mount
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 VAX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AO03 VAX, 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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AO03 VAX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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