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HT03 NCE

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,672 mi
Last recorded102,672 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 NCE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,672 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 102,672 miles

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

Front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,241 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear-most (5.2.5b)

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bodywork damaged

hi level brake light inop

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bodywork damaged

hi level brake light inop

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,419 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,611 miles

front discs warm

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs warm

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 82,279 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

adv front dics

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,117 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 57,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,016 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,771 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint

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 NCE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT03 NCE, 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 HT03 NCE registered?

HT03 NCE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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