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EJ53 FSO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,251 mi
Last recorded144,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FSO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,251 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 135,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,304 miles

off side front bottom ball joint dust cover is split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 29 Oct 2016 123,300 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

off side front bottom ball joint dust cover is split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 116,165 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,165 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,152 miles

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

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

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

Oil residue over brake fluid resevoir?

Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,629 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil residue over brake fluid resevoir?

Pass 1 May 2012 92,305 miles

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

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,686 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,177 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,177 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,298 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,224 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 24,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,675 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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EJ53 FSO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ53 FSO, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ53 FSO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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