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MM03 HKA

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 HKA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,412 miles

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

indication exhaust catalyst has been opened and rewelded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 119,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

indication exhaust catalyst has been opened and rewelded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,927 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2016 112,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 102,056 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 102,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,481 miles

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer 1/4

o/s/r tyre tread getting slightly low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,299 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,942 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm in places

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,924 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm in places

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,080 miles

both front tyre treads getting low in places

o/s/r tyre tread getting slightly low

suggest tracking check

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,530 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,529 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,863 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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MM03 HKA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MM03 HKA, 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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MM03 HKA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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