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BW03 HBY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 155,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

fan belt noisy

Fail 24 May 2018 155,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

fan belt noisy

Pass 11 May 2017 147,609 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 142,200 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor image

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs have some corrosion

front number plate cracked

front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2016 142,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Nearside Front headlamp poor image

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs have some corrosion

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front light lenses frosted slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 140,506 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front light lenses frosted slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 134,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,114 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Mar 2012 128,335 miles

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

engine pulley noise

Fail 8 Mar 2012 128,335 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

engine pulley noise

Pass 11 Apr 2011 119,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 119,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 108,657 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,655 miles

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

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

the nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly , and in poor condition , might need rechecking again shortly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,709 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,642 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,343 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,343 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres down too 2mm

oil stains around offside rear shock absorber

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,479 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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BW03 HBY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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