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NX03 VLF

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,411 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,550 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,341 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,259 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,823 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on outter edges

offside front tyre is wearing thin on outter edges

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,822 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on outter edges

offside front tyre is wearing thin on outter edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,313 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked.

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

part of exhaust slightly detteriated.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,313 miles

front number plate slightly cracked.

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

part of exhaust slightly detteriated.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slightly perrished on tread area.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 40,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre slightly perrished on tread area.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 31,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,365 miles

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

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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NX03 VLF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NX03 VLF, 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 NX03 VLF registered?

NX03 VLF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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