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BX03 RVA

2003 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RVA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,556 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 89,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,917 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,262 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

play in nearside front rack end

play in offside front rack end

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

play in nearside front rack end

play in offside front rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,928 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,414 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX03 RVA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX03 RVA, 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 BX03 RVA registered?

BX03 RVA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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