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EK03 LXN

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,320 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 84,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,888 miles

front c.v boots slightly deteriorated-both suspension top mounts have slight play-trackrod end boots slightly deteriorated-steering arms have slight play-o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,075 miles

discs corroded

oil leak

slight play in nsr steering arm

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

discs corroded

oil leak

slight play in nsr steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,128 miles

both cv boots secured with cable ties

front discs corroded

load valve stiff

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv boots secured with cable ties

front discs corroded

load valve stiff

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 May 2010 54,404 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn low

front pads slightly worn

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside rear brake slightly binding

steering rack has slight play in it

Fail 25 May 2010 54,404 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn low

front pads slightly worn

nearside front tyre pressure low

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 21 May 2009 46,774 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

nearside front anti roll bar bottom bush deterioated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2009 46,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

nearside front anti roll bar bottom bush deterioated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 37,870 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,793 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 LXN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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