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HK03 UFV

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,311 mi
Last recorded86,311 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UFV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,228 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EMISSIONS NOT DONE INSUFFICIENT OIL

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

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

PLAY n/s/f wheel bearing,undertrays fitted,n/s/f tyre worn on edge

VERY BAD OIL LEAK

play steering rack,play steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,411 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,017 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres worn on edges

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,928 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust rubber broken but systen still adequately supported

engine oil leaks

engine undertray insecure

front tyres waerting on edges

nail in tread on nearside rear tyre

play at both sides of steering rack

wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in both steering rack inner arms

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads below half worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,988 miles

both front tyre traeds starting to get low

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

225/55R17W EXTRA LOAD MICHELIN PILOT PRIM

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

rear tyres are mud and snow tyres and different speed rating to front

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 UFV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc 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 HK03 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

HK03 UFV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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