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SV03 XAR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to center join. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play from both front struts

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 97,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top mount has excessive play. (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,922 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Heat shields loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,882 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 91,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,271 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,246 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,151 miles

Coolant level low

Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre de-inflated.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant level low

Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre de-inflated.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,690 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,968 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,794 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,793 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,879 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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SV03 XAR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV03 XAR, 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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SV03 XAR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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