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EK03 LXS

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,372 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint near side and off side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near side and off side body cut near sub frame bolts (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side and off side (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint near side and off side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,957 miles

spare tyre showing canvas

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,483 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 64,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,486 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 LXS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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