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HK03 OPT

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 OPT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge's

Fail 17 Oct 2016 115,199 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge's

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 101,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,801 miles

both wiperblades slightly deteriorated but just about clear the screen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,081 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

both wiperblades slightly deteriorated but just about clear the screen

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,791 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,791 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

multiple scratching to swept area of screen

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,891 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

multiple scratching to swept area of screen

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,589 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,589 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked

o/s inner steering arm joint has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,068 miles

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 OPT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK03 OPT, 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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HK03 OPT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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