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BW03 GZV

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,861 mi
Last recorded33,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 GZV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,861 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,278 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,258 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screen scratched

Fail 1 Aug 2013 15,168 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screen scratched

Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,192 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,616 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,073 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,586 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,582 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BW03 GZV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW03 GZV, 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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BW03 GZV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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