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EJ52 JBU

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 JBU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mountings large amount of movement

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake slight bind

spare tyre heavily deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2017 119,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,075 miles

Both steering rack ends have freeplay

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,478 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 109,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner edge but not down to ply or cords

Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in N/S steering Tie rod.

Slight play in O/S steering Tie rod.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 103,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in N/S steering Tie rod.

Slight play in O/S steering Tie rod.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

small tear in os belt webbing

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

batt insecure

small tear in os belt webbing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,281 miles

FAULT ON DOOR LOCKS

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT ON HANDBRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF RACK

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,008 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,361 miles

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

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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EJ52 JBU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EJ52 JBU, 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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EJ52 JBU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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