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HT03 KAU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 KAU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 119,164 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 119,164 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,139 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear seats fitted

some play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded

no rear seats fitted or rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,703 miles

exhaust knocking on tow bar

movement detected in offside and nearside steering arm inner joints

no second or third row seats fitted and no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust knocking on tow bar

movement detected in steering rack possibly inner track rod joints unable to fully assess as excess movement in offside track rod end

no second or third row seats fitted and no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,992 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hitting towbar

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs rusty

slight movement nearside steering arm inner joint

slight movement offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,628 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

near side headlamp washer inoperative

slight play in steering rack near side front

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

2 x rear seats not fitted at time of testing

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,227 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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HT03 KAU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HT03 KAU, 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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HT03 KAU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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