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HK03 UGL

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UGL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2022 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 5 Jul 2021 74,712 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front indicators frosted

rear seats removed

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,224 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 72,224 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded down

slight play in steering rack ends

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,448 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded down

slight play in steering rack ends

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,743 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

high level brake light not working

slight play nsf steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,131 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

various brake pipes corroded.

corrosion to front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel trim missing

rear seats folded flat at time of test

rear wiper split

slight play in both front steering arms

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,237 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel trim missing

rear brake discs worn

rear seats folded flat at time of test

rear wiper split

slight play in both front steering arms

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,266 miles

advise no rear seat s in car

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,047 miles

all rear seats in folded down postitions & unable to test the seatbelts

brake hoses perished & cracking

kerb damage to wheel trims

play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,047 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

all rear seats in folded down postitions & unable to test the seatbelts

brake hoses perished & cracking

kerb damage to wheel trims

play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,969 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed and associated seat belts.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 62,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed and associated seat belts.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,085 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 UGL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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