2003 Renault Kangoo · 5,190 MOT tests
2003 Renault Kangoo reliability
2003 Renault Kangoos fail 51% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Kangoo years (5,190 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 51%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 99,657
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,190
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.7% of tests fail here (208% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension20%
- Brakes18.8%
- Body, chassis and structure14%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13.9%
- Steering12.7%
- Tyres9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.28%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.17%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 5.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.32%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.07%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.75%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.58%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.08%)
Other years
Every Renault Kangoo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2003 Renault Kangoos fail 51% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Kangoo years (5,190 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.28% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.17% of tests), position lamp not working (5.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Renault Kangoo shows 99,657 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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