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EK03 FDJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FDJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 144,051 miles

Air bag warning light comeing on and off (manditory failure as of April 2012)

Heater plug warning light on

Smoke meter error's out when probe is installed through excessive smoke

Fail 11 Jan 2012 144,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light comeing on and off (manditory failure as of April 2012)

Heater plug warning light on

Smoke meter error's out when probe is installed through excessive smoke

Pass 21 Dec 2010 129,762 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 129,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate lights dim

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Dec 2009 112,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear number plate lights dim

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,342 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint becoming worn

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 FDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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