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HT03 OWP

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OWP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre innr edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 170,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from expansion tank pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre innr edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 169,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 169,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 167,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouded lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouded lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 167,300 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/r16 98w (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak bottom hose to expansion tank ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouded lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouded lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 155,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,055 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 142,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 130,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 124,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 123,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 117,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre treads wearing low (3mm)

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Dec 2010 109,087 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 109,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

play noted in both steering rack arms

Fail 5 Sep 2009 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

play noted in both steering rack arms

Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,196 miles

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,469 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 61,406 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 43,160 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 OWP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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