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DS03 NVB

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 NVB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,206 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,999 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 73,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white to rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,736 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 66,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread and is 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 59,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread and is 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,378 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,859 miles

hazard switch sticky,wiper blades not the best

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 50,059 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre cracked sidewalls.

Pass 8 May 2014 48,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 46,805 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 46,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,588 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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DS03 NVB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DS03 NVB, 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 DS03 NVB registered?

DS03 NVB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is DS03 NVB safe to buy?

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