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MT03 GDA

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 GDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 139,786 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 138,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 138,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,983 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 135,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,216 miles

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

Steering arm has play in inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front side mirror slightly damaged. Offside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Oil leak.

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,194 miles

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

Nearside front side mirror slightly damaged. Offside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Oil leak.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

headlamp beam benders fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 110,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 110,387 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,544 miles

nsf tyre feathered on outer edge.

slight play in osf track rod end.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,643 miles

offside rear tyre worn

slight play nearside and offside front steering rack track rod ends

slight play nearside and offside steering rack arms

slight uneven service brake application between rears

nearside rear tyre worn/bold outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitted to rear centre and nearside seats

play in offside front tie rod

two rear seats stowed unable to check seat belts centre seat and nearside seat

unbalance rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,120 miles

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,120 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,873 miles

o/s track rod end & track rod worn

Pass 29 May 2007 48,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,793 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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MT03 GDA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 MT03 GDA, 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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MT03 GDA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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