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AP03 VCW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VCW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,919 miles

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN , PARK BRAKE CABLE WORN NEARSIDE , NEARSIDE STEERING ARM WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN , PARK BRAKE CABLE WORN NEARSIDE , NEARSIDE STEERING ARM WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,496 miles

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN , KIDS SEAT FITTED , OUTER SILL DAMAGED OFFSIDE , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Jul 2012 101,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN , KIDS SEAT FITTED , OUTER SILL DAMAGED OFFSIDE , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,694 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY,FULLY FITTED CHILD SEAT OFFSIDE REAR,OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CASE MISSING,OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED,NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN,NEARSIDE FRONT RACK BOOT PERISHED,TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CAM BELT HISTORY,FULLY FITTED CHILD SEAT OFFSIDE REAR,OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CASE MISSING,OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED,NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN,NEARSIDE FRONT RACK BOOT PERISHED,TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,624 miles

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,132 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,132 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,335 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,807 miles

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

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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AP03 VCW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP03 VCW, 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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What year was AP03 VCW registered?

AP03 VCW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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