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SW03 TPY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 82,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,231 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 58,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,978 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,356 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TPY 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 83.3%.

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 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 TPY, 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 SW03 TPY registered?

SW03 TPY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is SW03 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 TPY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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