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AX03 DJK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,283 mi
Last recorded133,283 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 DJK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,283 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 125,293 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 125,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,653 miles

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

both exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,652 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 116,473 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,469 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 100,468 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,257 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 84,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,466 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 63,466 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

electronic park brake tested on slope, no numeric readings, both lock out.

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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AX03 DJK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AX03 DJK, 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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What year was AX03 DJK registered?

AX03 DJK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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