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XIJ 984

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,289 mi
Last recorded182,289 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 984
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 182,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 179,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 176,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 171,944 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 168,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 168,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 166,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 164,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 159,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 159,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,311 miles

Nearside inner rack end

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

Offside Inner rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,648 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,053 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 100,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 100,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,738 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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XIJ 984 is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XIJ 984, 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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XIJ 984 is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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