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AR51 EHJ

2002 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Headlamp/position lamp switch intermittent

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,998 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH REG LAMPS DIRTY INSIDE

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAILY WORN ON EDGES TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 87,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH REG LAMPS DIRTY INSIDE

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAILY WORN ON EDGES TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 85,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,887 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

injector pipe damp

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,887 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

injector pipe damp

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,501 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 76,501 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,331 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Surface corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust downpipe flexi joint worn/play in

Front gearbox mount rear bush deteriorating and splitting

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

Nearside Front Inner Gearbox oil misting around C/V gaiter

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Small crack in light lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,939 miles

Battery not secured by a clamp, but being held in place by terminals and not likely to go anywhere

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (7.1.2)

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

Front gearbox mount rear bush deteriorating and splitting

Gearbox oil misting around nearside front inner C/V boot

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leaking around the sump area

Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery not secured by a clamp, but being held in place by terminals and not likely to go anywhere

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (7.1.2)

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

Front gearbox mount rear bush deteriorating and splitting

Gearbox oil misting around nearside front inner C/V boot

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leaking around the sump area

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,214 miles

Battery not secured by a clamp, but being held in place by terminals and not likely to go anywhere.

Front gearbox mount rear bush deteriorating and splitting.

Gearbox oil misting around nearside front inner C/V boot.

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

Nearside rear number plate light bulb dim.

Nearside rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread pattern.

Offside rear number plate light bulb dim.

Oil leaking around the sump area. Unable to identify failed component at this time.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nineteen and a half inch blade. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70 R 14 C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 R 14 C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nineteen and a half inch blade. (8.2.2)

Battery not secured by a clamp, but being held in place by terminals and not likely to go anywhere.

Front gearbox mount rear bush deteriorating and splitting.

Gearbox oil misting around nearside front inner C/V boot.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear number plate light bulb dim.

Nearside rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread pattern.

Offside rear number plate light bulb dim.

Oil leaking around the sump area. Unable to identify failed component at this time.

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,705 miles

Centre Rear gearbox mounting worn

Front oil leaks

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,705 miles

Centre Rear gearbox mounting worn

Front oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,545 miles

Gearbox mounting worn

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,450 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,433 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,415 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,263 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,598 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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AR51 EHJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AR51 EHJ, 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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AR51 EHJ is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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