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NV03 PYF

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 PYF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,774 miles

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

ONLY TWO PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ONLY TWO PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 121,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,336 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front road wheel is corroded

Slight play in nearside front & offside front inner steering rack

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 121,329 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front road wheel is corroded

Slight play in nearside front & offside front inner steering rack

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer 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 Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,687 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 107,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 62,917 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,971 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 36,799 miles

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

Rear brake discs showing some signs of corrosion on surfaces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2006 36,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake discs showing some signs of corrosion on surfaces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PYF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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