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CJ03 MCP

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,271 mi
Last recorded175,271 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 MCP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 175,271 miles

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

Front redg plate damaged but still easily readable.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in headlamp. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak gearbox and engine. ()

glow plug warning light on.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 175,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front redg plate damaged but still easily readable.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in headlamp. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox and engine. ()

glow plug warning light on.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 159,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 19 Nov 2014 142,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f fog light not working

oil dipstick broken inside dipstick tube

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2014 142,934 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f fog light not working

oil dipstick broken inside dipstick tube

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,987 miles

2 x nails in n/s/f tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres cracking/perishing

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f fog light not working

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak possibly from sump plug

Fail 10 Sep 2013 120,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 x nails in n/s/f tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres cracking/perishing

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f fog light not working

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak possibly from sump plug

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,555 miles

clucth pedal rubber missing

near side front tyre outer edge down to 3mm

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,555 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clucth pedal rubber missing

near side front tyre outer edge down to 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,763 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in front rackarms

Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

slight play in front rackarms

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,996 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 58,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,501 miles

front anti roll bar bushes beginning to split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,149 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

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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CJ03 MCP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CJ03 MCP, 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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CJ03 MCP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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