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NU03 HMG

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 HMG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 131,728 miles

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

can't see rear brake pads

Fail 29 May 2014 131,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

can't see rear brake pads

Pass 10 May 2013 128,240 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 115,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2012 115,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 104,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low (4mm)

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 5 May 2010 93,698 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 93,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 82,163 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outr edge

rear wiper split

Fail 8 May 2009 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outr edge

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2008 69,983 miles

front brake discs worn

play in both front steering rack ends

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight damage to rear lights

Fail 12 May 2008 69,983 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)

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs worn

play in both front steering rack ends

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight brake inbalance front brakes

slight damage to rear lights

Pass 14 May 2007 58,556 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres wearing on edges

nails in both rear tyre treads

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 44,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade worn

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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NU03 HMG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol 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 NU03 HMG, 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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What year was NU03 HMG registered?

NU03 HMG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is NU03 HMG safe to buy?

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