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HV03 XXT

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 XXT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,968 miles

Nearside rack end has play

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,967 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rack end has play

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,419 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,160 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

TPM light on at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight washers not working

slight noise from steering rack

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

wipers poor

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,872 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

TPM light on at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight washers not working

slight noise from steering rack

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,455 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,988 miles

advise slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 27 Aug 2010 130,714 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,510 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 46,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,746 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,288 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 XXT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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