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MW03 ZBL

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 ZBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,260 miles

all metal brake pipe have been greased

front sills slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

both front sills slightly damaged

offside front short metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 87,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 65,203 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 65,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2008 56,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,765 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MW03 ZBL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MW03 ZBL, 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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MW03 ZBL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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