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HK03 UGC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 48,478 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bolt missing from front fuel pipe mounting

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bolt missing from front fuel pipe mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,049 miles

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

both rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,061 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting deteriorated system

Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,061 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting deteriorated system

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,628 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 UGC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

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

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