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EK03 LXY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,901 mi
Last recorded109,901 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 109,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,498 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,723 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 97,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,480 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,201 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,144 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished reccomend replace in near future 165/70/14 C

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,144 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished reccomend replace in near future 165/70/14 C

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,000 miles

front tyres on limit

rear tyres wearing low

stone chips in wind screen

Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,331 miles

o/s/r wheelrim dented

stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f antiroll bar link bush perishing

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,130 miles

advise n/s/f antiroll bar link bush perishing

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise stone chip in zone B of windscreen

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 LXY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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