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WJ53 EJZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 EJZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 119,629 miles

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 119,628 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,013 miles

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

engine and gearbox oily

Fail 9 Jul 2020 118,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and gearbox oily

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,446 miles

drivers seat worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 112,259 miles

drivers seat worn

Fail 6 Jan 2017 112,259 miles

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

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

drivers seat worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,017 miles

offside front seat worn

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,017 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,341 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,341 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management/ service lights on

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,129 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,123 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,194 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,991 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,596 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,596 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,190 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,190 miles

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

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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WJ53 EJZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJ53 EJZ, 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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WJ53 EJZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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