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EK03 FDL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,114 mi
Last recorded77,114 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FDL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,114 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 57,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,475 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 53,475 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,376 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,376 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,717 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 FDL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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