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LW03 KZU

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,783 mi
Last recorded170,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KZU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 170,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 157,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both sides of rack

Fail 4 Jul 2022 157,419 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both sides of rack

Pass 13 Jul 2021 147,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,490 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated striker pin coil spring is missing. bonnet wont pop up when release handle pulled (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 139,489 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (linear) mounting has rubber bush torn out (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no beam pattern, lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine exhaust DPF is dripping with oil, potential fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated striker pin coil spring is missing. bonnet wont pop up when release handle pulled (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,796 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight aims poor (lenses cloudy)

Pass 10 Jul 2018 131,285 miles

Engine stabilizer bush split.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine stabilizer bush split.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,028 miles

Headlamps slight misted

Left hand steering tie rod slight play

Under body tray fitted limeted inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2017 128,027 miles

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

Headlamps slight misted

Left hand steering tie rod slight play

Rear tyres on limit now early att adviced

Under body tray fitted limeted inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,972 miles

N/S door mirror loose

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

Offside steering tie rod has slight play

under body tray fitted, limited inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,972 miles

N/S door mirror loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside steering tie rod has slight play

under body tray fitted, limited inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,696 miles

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

Rear discs and brake pads low early attension adviced

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,696 miles

Rear discs and brake pads low early attension adviced

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,859 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,325 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 11 Mar 2011 89,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,625 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Left hand track rod slight play

Rear schock absorbers slight weak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,625 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Left hand track rod slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear schock absorbers slight weak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,792 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2007 62,621 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LW03 KZU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LW03 KZU, 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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LW03 KZU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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