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HK03 BYX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,310 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,310 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,275 miles

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,275 miles

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,653 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,653 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,548 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,548 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,509 miles

undertray fitted. †nearside front tyre worn to legal limit at inner and outer edges.

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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HK03 BYX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HK03 BYX, 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 HK03 BYX registered?

HK03 BYX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is HK03 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 BYX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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