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DF03 VLB

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VLB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 175,015 miles

long hand brake travel front and rear no plates in poor condition front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2011 175,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long hand brake travel front and rear no plates in poor condition front brake discs in poor condition

track requires checking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 156,857 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.(pads 50% worn). slight play n/s and o/s steering rack axial joints

Fail 4 Aug 2010 156,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition.(pads 50% worn). slight play n/s and o/s steering rack axial joints

Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 131,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 118,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 98,600 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 VLB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLB, 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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What year was DF03 VLB registered?

DF03 VLB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is DF03 VLB safe to buy?

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