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EK03 MDJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,893 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,998 miles

nearside front top strut bush worn

Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front top strut bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,720 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,754 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod end recommend replacement just passable

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,603 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit just passable. recomend replacement

Offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit just passable. recomend replacement

Offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,364 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,293 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,607 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 MDJ 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 61.1%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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