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SR03 ARU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,299 mi
Last recorded38,299 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,881 miles

Fuel tank vent pipe insecure

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 37,879 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank vent pipe insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 32,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,188 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 32,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 31,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 28,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 28,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 27,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 26,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,987 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 25,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 24,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 24,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 22,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,253 miles

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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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SR03 ARU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SR03 ARU, 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 SR03 ARU registered?

SR03 ARU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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