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DS03 VLH

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VLH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,099 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,151 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,151 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,384 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,985 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

All tyres look under inflated.

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

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

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,325 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,182 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,184 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,416 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 VLH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLH, 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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DS03 VLH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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