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MD03 UOG

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 UOG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 66,336 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,802 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 61,800 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 17 May 2017 57,525 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row ()

Fail 17 May 2017 57,522 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake condition. (3.7.B.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row ()

Pass 17 May 2016 52,320 miles

Rearmost row of seats & belts missing at time of test.

Fail 17 May 2016 52,320 miles

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

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

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

Rearmost row of seats & belts missing at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2015 47,082 miles

Possible bearing noise starting from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 18 May 2015 47,082 miles

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

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Possible bearing noise starting from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 May 2014 43,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 43,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 30 May 2013 39,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,954 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 40,318 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 28,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield badly damaged.

Non-standard wiring routed amongst nearside front suspension.

Pass 11 May 2009 21,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 7 May 2009 21,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 16,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside steering track rod end worn ( near excessive)

Fail 14 May 2008 16,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside steering track rod end worn ( near excessive)

Pass 3 May 2007 7,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,792 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)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.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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MD03 UOG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MD03 UOG, 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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MD03 UOG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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