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FX03 UKW

2003 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 UKW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,860 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 115,860 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014

front tyres worn on inner edges

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 113,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf track rod has play

osf track rod has slight play

Pass 10 May 2012 103,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 94,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 94,347 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 85,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 85,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 77,098 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,253 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 65,158 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,119 miles

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

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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FX03 UKW is a 2003 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX03 UKW, 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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FX03 UKW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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