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SX03 HFS

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 May 2018 128,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,794 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 122,791 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,592 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/f earth strap broken

Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,590 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/f earth strap broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,785 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,785 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,739 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 40,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SX03 HFS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SX03 HFS, 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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SX03 HFS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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