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DF03 OWE

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,848 mi
Last recorded34,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 33,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 27,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,605 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 24,605 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 22,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 22,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer security of cv boot [shows signs of leaking grease]

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 22,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 22,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 21,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 21,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 19,847 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,847 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,459 miles

o/s/f-o/s/r-n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,228 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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DF03 OWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF03 OWE, 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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DF03 OWE is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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