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HV03 VDX

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,666 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,310 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,164 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,321 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2011 102,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,549 miles

advisory on perivous test no124746490193

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,442 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,081 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rerar tyre pressure low

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rerar tyre pressure low

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2007 48,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,949 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

rear discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VDX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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