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HV03 RBF

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 126,683 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 126,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps deteriated

crack in w/screen

dpf regen

o/s wiper

o/s wiper

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps deteriated

crack in windscreen

dpf registering

o/s wiper

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps deteriated

crack in windscreen

dpf registering

o/s wiper

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,474 miles

Crack in windscreen

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamp's (1.4.A.2f)

Eml light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamp's (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Pad loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Silencer mounting starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Crack in windscreen

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamp's (1.4.A.2f)

Eml light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamp's (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Pad loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Silencer mounting starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,941 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,941 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,072 miles

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,497 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,492 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,487 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 40,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,489 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 RBF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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