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EK03 AXC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,771 mi
Last recorded128,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,771 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 128,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working off front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps off side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,896 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 121,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 107,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 97,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 92,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 86,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,247 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 70,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 63,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 56,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 35,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,520 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 26,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight side wall damage

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 AXC 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 AXC, 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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What year was EK03 AXC registered?

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

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