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EP03 CFJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,622 mi
Last recorded107,622 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 CFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,622 miles

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

Nearside screen cracked

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,706 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,647 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,361 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres scuffed and surface cracks on outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge of tread

slight wear in nearside front steering arm inner knuckle joint

Fail 20 Jul 2007 36,019 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rearmost seat and seatbelt not fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,019 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rearmost seat and seatbelt not fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,222 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 24,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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EP03 CFJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EP03 CFJ, 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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EP03 CFJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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