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SW52 FPZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 FPZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 129,134 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chase corodet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,488 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,488 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 116,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,923 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,923 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,616 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 48,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,007 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,838 miles

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

f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/REAR exhaust mount perished RECOMMEND REPLACED

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,517 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 12,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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SW52 FPZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SW52 FPZ, 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 SW52 FPZ registered?

SW52 FPZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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