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LY03 OVL

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 OVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 145,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 145,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 139,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no rear seats fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no rear seats fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,784 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats lowered and loaded at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,640 miles

front discs lipped and corroded

slight play in rack arms

Fail 19 Jun 2014 104,640 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front discs lipped and corroded

slight play in rack arms

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,866 miles

n/s/r, centre and third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,016 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 30,016 miles

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

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

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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LY03 OVL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY03 OVL, 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 LY03 OVL registered?

LY03 OVL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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