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WV03 SHJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 143,898 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE RACK END

Fail 10 Feb 2012 142,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT HAS SLIGHT LIFT

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK ENDS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 123,683 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT RACKEND

Fail 21 Mar 2011 123,518 miles

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

FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT RACKEND

Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,050 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 822,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,873 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 76,873 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,220 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 74,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,678 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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WV03 SHJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV03 SHJ, 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 WV03 SHJ registered?

WV03 SHJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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