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MT03 GFA

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 GFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs partly corroded

headlight lenses faded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs partly corroded

headlight lenses faded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 22,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,928 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,832 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 23,387 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 17,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 GFA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT03 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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