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MA03 KFW

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,582 mi
Last recorded146,582 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 KFW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 146,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,484 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam vibrating with engine

Offside Rear boot seat has been removed

Offside centre seat has been removed

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 143,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam vibrating with engine

Offside Rear boot seat has been removed

Offside centre seat has been removed

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 132,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front number plate has a crack

Pass 21 Jan 2013 126,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,664 miles

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

Oil leak

has a small scratch on windscreen on a zone resulting from missing wiper

Fail 10 Jan 2012 119,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

has a small scratch on windscreen on a zone resulting from missing wiper

Fail 22 Nov 2011 119,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

play in offside rack

traction control light staying on

Pass 10 May 2010 103,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

free play at near side steering rack end

traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 5 May 2010 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

free play at near side steering rack end

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 9 May 2009 90,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,643 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,746 miles

Both front and rear brake pads gettng low

Fail 27 Nov 2007 77,699 miles

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

Both front and rear brake pads gettng low

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,370 miles

front brake pads wareing low.

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.

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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MA03 KFW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA03 KFW, 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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MA03 KFW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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