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NU03 ZLK

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 117,303 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 117,303 miles

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

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

High Level brake light does not work

Oil leak

Rear Wiper does not clear screen effectively

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 115,868 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,692 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,660 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,378 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,378 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,182 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s mirror head loose

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,793 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg plate damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,654 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 ZLK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc 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 NU03 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

NU03 ZLK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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