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EK03 AVC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,618 mi
Last recorded92,618 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,618 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,618 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear panel. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,088 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 88,087 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,763 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 77,763 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,707 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,707 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,005 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,044 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,370 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,840 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,337 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,419 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 AVC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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