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EJ52 JFU

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily pitted & corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box exhaust rubber perishing away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily pitted & corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,642 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,631 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,664 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all inner rims bent

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all inner rims bent

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,737 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,366 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,088 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,398 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,653 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,652 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,148 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,148 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,455 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 31,455 miles

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

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 JFU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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