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BT03 ECX

2003 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished & worn on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished & worn on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,549 miles

front pads getting low

n/s headlight deteriorating and poor image

slight play in n/s and o/s steering

steering slightly notchy will require further investigation

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

movement in o/s and n/s steering rack end ball joints

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

movement in o/s and n/s steering rack end ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,479 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,702 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,758 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,758 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,909 miles

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

O/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,909 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,448 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,908 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 77,655 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,630 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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BT03 ECX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT03 ECX, 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 BT03 ECX registered?

BT03 ECX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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