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EJ03 CDY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 CDY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,586 miles

3 tyres heavily perished and worn side walls

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,915 miles

advise nsr tyre and osf tyre cracking on inner side walls

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise nsr tyre and osf tyre cracking on inner side walls

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Offside Front tyre perished and split

Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,244 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Offside Front tyre perished and split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,472 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight seepage around pump area (2.3.3b)

all tyres have cracks around side walls

front brake discs inner face badly rusted and pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also cracked on side wall (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight seepage around pump area (2.3.3b)

all tyres have cracks around side walls

exhaust clamp centre to rear poor

front brake discs inner face badly rusted and pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,705 miles

airbag warning light intermittent

Pass 27 May 2014 82,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,320 miles

engine man light on

nsf brake disc worn / osf brake pads 4mm approx

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,650 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,099 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,501 miles

stonechip in screen. slight smear to wipers. dent in boot. front grille insecure. wheels damaged. exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,375 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

coil springs corroded. brake pipes corroded. front tyres wearing on edges. spare tyre worn.

travel in hand brake. stonechip in screen. rear seat backing missing. oil over filled. front number plate cracked. rear boot button missing. oil leaks. exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,270 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 21,269 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers split

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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EJ03 CDY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ03 CDY, 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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EJ03 CDY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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