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WJ03 DPZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DPZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,228 miles

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

Slight free play in Near and offside upper mount

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 147,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight free play in Near and offside upper mount

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

Pass 8 May 2025 143,648 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 143,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 141,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front One washer jet blocked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber shrowds loose

Spare wheel carrier partially loose

Upper suspension struts have some free play

Fail 5 Jan 2023 139,868 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front One washer jet blocked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber shrowds loose

Spare wheel carrier partially loose

Upper suspension struts have some free play

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 137,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 137,313 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,366 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 133,581 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure near and offside (2.5.C.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 125,120 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 122,272 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fairly high travel on handbrake

some freeplay in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2012 122,272 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fairly high travel on handbrake

some freeplay in offside steering rack

Fail 11 May 2011 122,247 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 108,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,772 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack bushes/joints

tailgate won't open from outside

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,046 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,799 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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WJ03 DPZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WJ03 DPZ, 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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WJ03 DPZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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