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GM03 NHE

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,067 mi
Last recorded182,067 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 NHE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 182,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 182,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 164,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 164,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 120,321 miles

front headlamp lenses becoming 'cloudy'

Fail 31 May 2013 119,248 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front headlamp leses becoming 'cloudy'

Pass 24 May 2012 101,685 miles

n/s front tyre becoming worn

n/s rear tyre becoming worn

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 90,419 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 84,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,723 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 68,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,335 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,588 miles

advice nearside rear tyre on bald on the inner edge but on 1.8mm across the centre 3/4 of tyre tread

advice off side rear tyre perished

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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GM03 NHE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GM03 NHE, 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 GM03 NHE registered?

GM03 NHE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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