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HV03 OTA

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front tyres perishing - no cords showing

offside rear tyres perishing - no cords showing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,321 miles

front and rear brake discs slighly corroded on faces

Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,321 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slighly corroded on faces

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,230 miles

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

n/s mirrir glass cracked

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s mirrir glass cracked

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,171 miles

front pads very low

Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,171 miles

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

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

front pads very low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 29,464 miles

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

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)

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 OTA 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 OTA, 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 HV03 OTA registered?

HV03 OTA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is HV03 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 OTA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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