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AJ03 VFM

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,139 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,230 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,090 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads have advanced wear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,467 miles

Advanced wear to both front tyres

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service light stays on

Advanced wear to both front tyres

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly poor in clearing screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,537 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S front anti roll bar link slightly bent

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,862 miles

Both nearside and offside inner rack joints have advanced wear

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2011 69,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside inner rack joints have advanced wear

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside Co-axial Ball Joint has slight play

offside Co-axial Ball Joint has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,392 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,395 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in front coaxial ball joints.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,569 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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AJ03 VFM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 69,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ03 VFM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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