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DF03 YEL

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 117,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 100y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,310 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 114,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,112 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,369 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cant check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is getting low on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,381 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cant check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is getting low on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,448 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 90,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rack joint has slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside rear and center rear seats missing-so unable to check seat belts !!

Fail 15 Oct 2011 60,699 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside rear and center rear seats missing-so unable to check seat belts !!

Fail 12 Oct 2010 55,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,567 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,250 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,644 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 35,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,319 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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DF03 YEL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DF03 YEL, 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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DF03 YEL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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