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HK03 ORC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ORC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,022 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 131,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 192,798 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,943 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 31 May 2011 100,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,301 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,941 miles

very slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 30 May 2008 70,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 70,087 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,706 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 56,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006

2nd row of seats, centre seat has been removed

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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HK03 ORC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK03 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

HK03 ORC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HK03 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 ORC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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