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EK03 AWC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,356 mi
Last recorded166,356 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 166,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear load sensing valve bracket corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 165,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 164,546 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 164,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 162,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,468 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 158,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,909 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 150,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,070 miles

Front Tyres on 2-3mm

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,195 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,692 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

COOLANT LEAK

OIL LEAK

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,246 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,067 miles

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

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

rear high level brake light not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,974 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 AWC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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