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EK03 ATZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,425 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen. 4. Hand brake travel on limit.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 125,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen. 4. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,386 miles

1. Rear brake drums becoming distorted. 2. Front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated. 3. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 111,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

1. Rear brake drums becoming distorted. 2. Front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated. 3. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,513 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 92,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,226 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,226 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 85,113 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,388 miles

rear brakes squealling noise o/s

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,388 miles

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

rear brakes squealling noise o/s

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,602 miles

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

rear number plate delamanating

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,198 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 42,198 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

E.O.B.D LIGHT ON

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE

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

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 ATZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 EK03 ATZ, 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 ATZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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