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BV03 XNW

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

26,260 mi
Last recorded26,260 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 XNW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 26,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 13,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 13,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 4,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 4,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,706 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 120,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,051 miles

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

oil leak off engine,rear wiper blade split, NOTE N/S FRONT SUB FRAME (REAR FIXING) CHASSIS DAMAGE!!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2008 111,045 miles

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

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

oil leak off engine,rear wiper blade split, NOTE N/S FRONT SUB FRAME (REAR FIXING) CHASSIS DAMAGE!!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2007 164,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 164,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 151,891 miles

Font + Rear number plates distorted (numbers + letters O/K)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight play in front steering arms

Fail 7 Aug 2006 151,891 miles

Font + Rear number plates distorted (numbers + letters O/K)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight play in front steering arms

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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BV03 XNW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BV03 XNW, 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 BV03 XNW registered?

BV03 XNW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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