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NV03 YRX

2003 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 YRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 123,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 123,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,495 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 104,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 102,643 miles

Engine leaking oil

Fail 21 Jan 2012 102,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine leaking oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,195 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,195 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,742 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

dent in near side front door and near side rear closing panell

engine oil leak

slight binding off side rear brake

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 13 Nov 2007 115,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

dent in near side front door and near side rear closing panell

engine oil leak

slight binding off side rear brake

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,262 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 87,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,924 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 YRX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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