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HN03 CXL

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,148 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting along inner bead seal (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,600 miles

front brake pads low

nsf tyre tread is low

nsr tyre is perished and cracking (225/55r17)

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

slight play in osf inner steering rack arm

Fail 6 Apr 2016 113,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake pads low

nsf tyre tread is low

nsr tyre is perished and cracking (225/55r17)

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

slight play in osf inner steering rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,420 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,771 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

not tested centre rear (2) seatbelts (childseats fitted)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,029 miles

n/s/f drop link top dust cover adrift

o/s/f drop link bent

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2010 80,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/f drop link top dust cover adrift

o/s/f drop link bent

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxillary drive belt perishing

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,809 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,511 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,429 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,749 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,749 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN03 CXL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN03 CXL, 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 HN03 CXL registered?

HN03 CXL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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