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AV53 EKN

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,474 mi
Last recorded141,474 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EKN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,474 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 139,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 138,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front antiroll bar links bushes worn

front brake siscs corroded on inner

Fail 13 Oct 2016 138,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar links bushes worn

front brake siscs corroded on inner

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,286 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside strut top.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 136,286 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside strut top.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,424 miles

slight play n/s rack

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 134,424 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play n/s rack

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(165/70CR14)

windscreen damage (stone chips)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,070 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(165/70CR14)

windscreen damage (stone chips)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 128,269 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 126,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 124,013 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 124,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 117,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 117,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,882 miles

o/s/f c.v gaiter damp

Pass 1 Nov 2006 101,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre inner edge worne

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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AV53 EKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AV53 EKN, 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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AV53 EKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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