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HV03 OTG

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,393 mi
Last recorded114,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 OTG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row centre seat ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,223 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,787 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,597 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,918 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded.

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded.

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,998 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,998 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,248 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 16 Feb 2006 27,638 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 OTG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

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

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