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EK03 MSX

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 MSX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,435 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,126 miles

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/R WHEEL RIM DISTORTED.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,126 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/R WHEEL RIM DISTORTED.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,726 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,454 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 MSX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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