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NV03 OGN

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 OGN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust mount broken but adequately supported

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust mount broken but adequately supported

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rubber on rear wiperblade.

no seats fitted in boot so unable to test relevant seatbelts.

o/s rear tyre slight perishing.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,204 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 70,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 65,413 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 65,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,590 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Dec 2007 27,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,005 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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NV03 OGN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV03 OGN, 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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NV03 OGN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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