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EK03 AEV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 AEV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,827 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 23 May 2018 91,353 miles

Chassis plate in poor conditon

Pass 10 May 2017 84,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 84,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,964 miles

clutch operation stiff

front top mounts worn

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2015 73,555 miles

clutch action heavy

number plates starting to deteriate

Fail 20 May 2015 73,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch action heavy

number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 30 May 2014 67,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack side arms.

Pass 24 May 2013 59,912 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack sidearm

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2012 53,077 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 21 May 2012 53,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 16 May 2011 48,341 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 48,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 42,061 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 42,061 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

Pass 28 May 2008 29,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 20,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 17,618 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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EK03 AEV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue 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 EK03 AEV, 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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EK03 AEV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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