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BV03 ZMX

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,549 mi
Last recorded116,549 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZMX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 116,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour no smoke test (7.4.B.4)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted plus wrong size. (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,984 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 101,984 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,841 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

Rear brake discs are worn and pads are getting thin

Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer C V gaiter is slightly loose on shaft

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

Rear brake discs are worn and pads are getting thin

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,695 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,602 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

major oil leak @ n/s of engine area

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

major oil leak @ n/s of engine area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,233 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,233 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,293 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,293 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,983 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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BV03 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZMX, 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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BV03 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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