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FA03 PBU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,462 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 88,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,600 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,600 miles

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

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,906 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,034 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,490 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,490 miles

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

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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FA03 PBU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA03 PBU, 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 FA03 PBU registered?

FA03 PBU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FA03 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 PBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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