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OV03 SXG

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,824 mi
Last recorded122,824 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 SXG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 122,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 122,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,901 miles

Loud noise from front of vehicle, suspect broken lower engine mounting. Strongly recommend this is investigated and replaced

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in the tread

Oil leak from engine

Play in steering rack

Unable to see testable items due to large plastic under tray

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,597 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,351 miles

front pads appear low

slight blow from down pipe area

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,351 miles

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

front pads appear low

slight blow from down pipe area

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,169 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,002 miles

advise, slight play in both front wheels

Pass 24 May 2006 58,105 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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OV03 SXG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 SXG, 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 OV03 SXG registered?

OV03 SXG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is OV03 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 SXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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