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ML03 VLS

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,975 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,612 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,612 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,153 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,408 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,396 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 12,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 12,617 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 198 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 104 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

the front windscreen is cracked at the n/s

the n/s/f tyre is not inflated to the correct pressure(flat)

the n/s/r inner door handle is broken

the rear wiper blade is split

there is slight play in the n/s and o/s steering rack

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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ML03 VLS is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ML03 VLS, 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 ML03 VLS registered?

ML03 VLS is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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