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PA03 ELJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 136,408 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 128,015 miles

steering rack kn uckles slight play and noisy in operation slight play in front sub frame bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2011 116,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre front exhaust mount adrift

Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,632 miles

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

centre front exhaust mount adrift

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,976 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2008 87,087 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 75,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,317 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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PA03 ELJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PA03 ELJ, 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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PA03 ELJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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