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DS03 HVD

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HVD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 113,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 99,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 99,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,859 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 90,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,675 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 14 Dec 2011 81,675 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,009 miles

sligth play in steering

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,402 miles

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

sligth play in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,161 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DS03 HVD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey 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 DS03 HVD, 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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DS03 HVD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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