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ML03 VMY

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 107,765 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 107,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,466 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

only just passed emissions, took a while for catalytic converter to work

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,562 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,995 miles

not all seat fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2016 73,170 miles

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

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

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

not all seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,720 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 46,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,619 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 44,316 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 42,487 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 46,251 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 40,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,098 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,861 miles

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 VMY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML03 VMY, 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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ML03 VMY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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