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BN03 YFC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,203 mi
Last recorded72,203 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 YFC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,947 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,459 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,441 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

n/s steering rack nuckle badly worn

o/s steering rack knuckle slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,441 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s steering rack nuckle badly worn

o/s steering rack knuckle slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,905 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,904 miles

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

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

2 rear seats missing unable to test seatbelts etc

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,749 miles

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

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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BN03 YFC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BN03 YFC, 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 BN03 YFC registered?

BN03 YFC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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