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HV03 OSC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 OSC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper defective

Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper defective

Pass 18 May 2012 100,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 100,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 90,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both exaust bracket worn

both rear shockers leaking

n/s/f track rod end worn

o/s/f balljoint slight play

o/s/f inner door handle snapped

o/s/f track rod end has lift in joint

rear pads very low

Pass 4 May 2010 79,089 miles

centre exhaust mounting worn

front pads look low

n/s/f ball joint worn

Pass 1 May 2009 65,072 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,351 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 40,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,538 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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HV03 OSC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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