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EK03 EJN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes grab slightly in operation

Fail 3 Apr 2018 149,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes grab slightly in operation

Pass 14 Apr 2017 144,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack inner tie rod slight play

Offside Steering rack inner tie rod slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms

Fail 11 Apr 2016 137,039 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms

Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,596 miles

N/S/F inner track arm has slight play

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F inner track arm has slight play

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,675 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,865 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres are srarting to wear

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre may hav been run flat! as wear mark on both wide walls !

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,713 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,713 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front drop link bushes worn

both front inner brake discs corroding

neareside front steering rack gaiter perishing

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

strong advise offside rear tyre worm on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,113 miles

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

nuder neath reverse light is inop!

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,634 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 May 2006 37,542 miles

both front wheel rims slight damage.

both front wiper blades wearing.

front brake discs, marked on face slightly.

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 EJN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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