2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,231 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,231 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  5. Washers: not working5.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Brakes28.2%
  3. Suspension26.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.8%
  5. Body & chassis15.7%
  6. Steering14.8%
  7. Tyres10.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags8.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2003 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,231 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).