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EJ52 JOU

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,513 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubbers perished

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 143,487 miles

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 137,336 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,666 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 120,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 120,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 113,059 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 113,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 113,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level brake lamp inop

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2009 100,130 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 100,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 84,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 67,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,211 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 JOU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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