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EK03 EKB

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,184 mi
Last recorded128,184 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,709 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 121,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,017 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,574 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 114,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,575 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,784 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,150 miles

no 2 injector blowing past sealing washer

Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,150 miles

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

no 2 injector blowing past sealing washer

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,197 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 27,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,898 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 EKB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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