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EK03 NXR

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 NXR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 157,501 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 157,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 154,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 154,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,685 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front cv boot small split

Fail 16 Jul 2015 142,685 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front cv boot small split

Fail 8 Jul 2014 132,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 132,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in nsf strut top bush

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering arms

slight play in nsf and osf seat runners

Fail 12 Jul 2013 119,017 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in nsf strut top bush

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering arms

slight play in nsf and osf seat runners

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

oil leak

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering arms

Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,525 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

oil leak

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering arms

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

slight play in both front strut tops

slight play in nsf and osf rack ends

Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,925 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

slight play in both front strut tops

slight play in nsf and osf rack ends

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,655 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 NXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NXR, 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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What year was EK03 NXR registered?

EK03 NXR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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