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DE03 GXM

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GXM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 133,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,491 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 116,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,608 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 111,608 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,287 miles

front end damage

nearside front tyre perishing and outer sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre perishing

slight damage nearside front rim

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

wipers just clearing screen

Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,287 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front end damage

nearside front tyre perishing and outer sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre perishing

slight damage nearside front rim

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,715 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads appear low

front end damaged

front seat belts starting to fray

judder from front brakes

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

rear no. plate delaminating

slight damage nearside front wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads appear low

front end damaged

front seat belts starting to fray

judder from front brakes

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

rear no. plate delaminating

slight damage nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2007 92,557 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 92,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,363 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both front inner track rods

Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,363 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both front inner track rods

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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DE03 GXM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DE03 GXM, 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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DE03 GXM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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