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EK03 MHJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 143,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,803 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre worn badly on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,093 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,407 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 86,407 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 8 Aug 2008 70,857 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,975 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,859 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,346 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

nearside side door lock sticking

Fail 15 Jul 2006 47,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MHJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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