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EJ52 JFK

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 JFK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 130,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,177 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,221 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 114,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,430 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,046 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,051 miles

both front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

SERV Light on

exhaust back box rubbers in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,982 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

SERV Light on

both front brake disc's worn

exhaust back box rubbers in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,811 miles

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

slight play on both inner track rod joints

Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play on both inner track rod joints

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,804 miles

nail in nsr tyre, and tread low getting towards legal limit

Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,804 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nail in nsr tyre, and tread low getting towards legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,198 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 64,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,871 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,750 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 26,949 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 JFK is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,481cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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