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NU03 OYA

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 OYA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,088 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak around engine

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,101 miles

Bad oil leak back of engine

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

Offside Front Headlamp faded but out put and beam ok

Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bad oil leak back of engine

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

Offside Front Headlamp faded but out put and beam ok

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,929 miles

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

all four tyres very close to legal limit on edges and bald on edges.

both head light lenses poor

slight play in inner steering rack arms.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

all four tyres very close to legal limit on edges and bald on edges.

both head light lenses poor

slight play in inner steering rack arms.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn inside nearside rear worn close to limit and nearside rear perished on sidewall where scrubbed kerb.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn inside nearside rear worn close to limit and nearside rear perished on sidewall where scrubbed kerb.

Pass 28 May 2014 79,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs a little rusty inside

sidewall perished on nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 79,062 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs a little rusty inside

sidewall perished on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise rear wiper blade splitting

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,672 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 34,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,553 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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NU03 OYA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU03 OYA, 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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NU03 OYA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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