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EK03 FCN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 129,717 miles

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

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

suspension components bushes deteriorated multiple

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 120,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 120,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 114,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 107,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,004 miles

Oil leak

both tyres worn on the inner edges

front discs are worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,004 miles

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

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

both tyres worn on the inner edges

front discs are worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 75,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,002 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 FCN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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