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EJ52 JFF

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,839 mi
Last recorded138,839 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 JFF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 138,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2020 138,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,460 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 123,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 123,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area. (8.3.1d)

reverse light not working. and casing cover broken.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 109,572 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken away. (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner and outer tread areas.165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer tread areas.165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area. (8.3.1d)

reverse light not working. and casing cover broken.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,066 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,345 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,689 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Coolant on minimum level

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Slight ply in N/S track rod

Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,688 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre brake lamp not working

Coolant on minimum level

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Slight ply in N/S track rod

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag fault

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,043 miles

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

air bag fault

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,962 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,332 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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EJ52 JFF is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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