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YG03 JPJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,758 mi
Last recorded135,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JPJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 135,758 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light

front disc wearing thin

Fail 8 Jun 2011 135,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light

front disc wearing thin

Pass 7 Jun 2010 120,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 118,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 106,116 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 69,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,944 miles

slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 8 Feb 2006 56,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack at offside

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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YG03 JPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG03 JPJ, 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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YG03 JPJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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