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AO03 WRF

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

253,124 mi
Last recorded253,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WRF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 253,124 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 253,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 244,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

Pass 22 May 2014 225,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2014 225,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2014 224,981 miles

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

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

lumpy at tickover

Pass 26 Apr 2013 206,323 miles

engine lumpy @ tickover

Fail 25 Apr 2013 206,320 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine lumpy @ tickover

Pass 15 May 2012 191,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 191,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 173,734 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 173,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2010 152,284 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

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

O/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing.

Oil leak

Service light on.

Slight play detected in both ends of steering rack.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2010 152,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on.

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

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

O/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing.

Oil leak

Service light on.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2009 137,874 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2009 137,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 111,843 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 111,712 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,011 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake imballance 20%

Pass 12 May 2006 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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AO03 WRF 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 55%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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