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AJ03 VHH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VHH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,516 miles

both number plate lights poor

Fail 12 Jan 2016 132,516 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both number plate lights poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 108,812 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,863 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 95,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,524 miles

front brake pads wearing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs are rusty on inner edge

no seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs are rusty on inner edge

no seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Pass 23 May 2008 57,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 57,796 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Slight freeplay in n/s steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,034 miles

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

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 VHH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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