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SW03 GPU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,370 mi
Last recorded113,370 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 113,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,642 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 108,640 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,780 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,529 miles

Play in both strut tops

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,720 miles

play in steering

Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front upper rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,960 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,834 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,923 miles

Front brake imbalance 20%.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake imbalance 20%.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,901 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,560 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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SW03 GPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SW03 GPU, 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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SW03 GPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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