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NA03 BUP

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 BUP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,176 miles

battery charge fault on dashboard

both front headlights deteriorated

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,171 miles

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

battery charge fault on dashboard

both front headlights deteriorated

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,636 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,187 miles

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

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)

engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

header tank split

o/s headlamp lens tarnished

o/s/f wheel arch liner not fully secure

steering lock not present/working

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,187 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

header tank split

o/s headlamp lens tarnished

o/s/f wheel arch liner not fully secure

steering lock not present/working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,676 miles

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

rear engine mounting rubber split

slight wear in both front steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear bodywork damaged

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,382 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 31,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,232 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

reasr discs corroding

Pass 8 May 2006 26,744 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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NA03 BUP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NA03 BUP, 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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NA03 BUP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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