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EJ53 GWG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,010 mi
Last recorded135,010 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GWG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,010 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 5 Nov 2019 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,340 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,337 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads dangerously low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,514 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,584 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,846 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Oct 2011 70,452 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 70,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,934 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 GWG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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