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HV03 ORP

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ORP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders

nearside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,359 miles

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

child seat belt lock very stiff.ns mirroror insecure and not adjustable. ns rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,359 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

child seat belt lock very stiff.ns mirroror insecure and not adjustable. ns rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2011 67,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,715 miles

engine oil low

not tested any middle rear seatbelts (seats down)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,715 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil low

not tested any middle rear seatbelts (seats down)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,263 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,263 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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HV03 ORP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HV03 ORP, 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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HV03 ORP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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