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BW03 HBP

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

287,003 mi
Last recorded287,003 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 287,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

New rear brake pads fitted to heavily scored discs that have been worn metal to metal, in my opinion the discs need replacing and just changing the pads is a poor repair!!!

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 286,850 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 263,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 263,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 214,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 175,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 144,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 100,522 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 100,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,022 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

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

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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BW03 HBP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BW03 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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