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EJ02 RUA

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 RUA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 166,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 162,859 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 162,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 160,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 156,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 149,292 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 149,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 108,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,520 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,574 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake pads worn

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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EJ02 RUA is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 EJ02 RUA, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ02 RUA registered?

EJ02 RUA is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 June 2002.

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