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AJ03 VFU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,211 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor chips to windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2013 100,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,494 miles

offside seatbelt of middle row not checked because of fitted child seat

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

e.s.p light is illuminated indicating a possible fault

offside seatbelt of middle row not checked because of fitted child seat

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,519 miles

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

Oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Jul 2011 85,517 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,677 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2008 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,284 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 VFU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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