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EK03 NVR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,722 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 742,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 145,976 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 145,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,503 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,286 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 105,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,885 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads not visable

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,130 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,581 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 40,581 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,539 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 NVR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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