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DG03 VMJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,237 mi
Last recorded143,237 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 143,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 143,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 136,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,943 miles

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

Nearside 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 3 May 2013 116,421 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 116,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 104,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/side rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,833 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,428 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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DG03 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG03 VMJ, 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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DG03 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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