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VX03 NXS

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 NXS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 147,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,600 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 139,600 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 138,735 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 138,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Slight play offside inner steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,501 miles

Offside hand brake lower reading than nearside

Slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,894 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 21 Feb 2009 68,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,787 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,265 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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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VX03 NXS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VX03 NXS, 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 VX03 NXS registered?

VX03 NXS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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