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EK03 LUJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 60,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 53,182 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 50,858 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 50,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 50,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front on 2mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 50,168 miles

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front on 2mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 49,747 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 49,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,504 miles

hand brake is in need of adjustment

n/s wiper split

Fail 22 May 2013 49,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake is in need of adjustment

n/s wiper split

Fail 21 May 2012 49,206 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 May 2012 49,206 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 May 2011 48,208 miles

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)

nearside front worn on outer edge

offside front tire worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 44,528 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 42,323 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 39,586 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 39,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,954 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 LUJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LUJ, 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 LUJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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