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OY03 XNH

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

1,432 mi
Last recorded1,432 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XNH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 1,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 1,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 1,407 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

discs all round slight surface corrosion

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 1,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 1,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 1,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Sep 2019 898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 537 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

*** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 28,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,326 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,326 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,470 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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OY03 XNH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OY03 XNH, 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 OY03 XNH registered?

OY03 XNH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is OY03 XNH safe to buy?

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