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AP02 TCX

2002 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TCX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,322 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened * (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened * (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 103,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened * (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened * (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,355 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,530 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls and tread wearing unevenly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 100,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls and tread wearing unevenly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,252 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot perishing and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brakes to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

both rear jacking points falling apart

Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,250 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV boot perishing and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brakes to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

both rear jacking points falling apart

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,864 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,823 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside rear outer c.v boot has small split in leaking grease

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,401 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer c/v gaiter deteriorated and seaping grease

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

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

Poor brake effort on parking brake

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,753 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Nearside rear drive shaft boot has small split in and leaking grease

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Nearside rear drive shaft boot has small split in and leaking grease

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,588 miles

Nearsdie rear outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Handbrake has alot of travel, requires adjustment or repair

Nearsdie rear outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,804 miles

Both rear fuel tank guards corroded.

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

Nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside.

Nearside rear outer cv boot split.

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,800 miles

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

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

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

Both rear fuel tank guards corroded.

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

Nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside.

Nearside rear outer cv boot split.

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,146 miles

Handbrake cable brackets both missing bolts

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2010 64,146 miles

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

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

Handbrake cable brackets both missing bolts

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,688 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes worn, but not yet considered excessive movement.

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside or inside.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,688 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Both number plates deteriorating.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside or inside.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,802 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,764 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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AP02 TCX is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 AP02 TCX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP02 TCX is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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