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ST03 FTU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,489 mi
Last recorded153,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 153,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,446 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on the edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Very slight play in both strut top mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,740 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Very slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,979 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,296 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,429 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,839 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,004 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,118 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,088 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 53,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,686 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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ST03 FTU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST03 FTU, 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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ST03 FTU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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