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RE03 VDR

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VDR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,643 miles

advise both front headlamps misting

Fail 4 Apr 2014 121,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise both front headlamps misting

Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,149 miles

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

front and rear registration plate condition deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear registration plate condition deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre perished badly

offside rear tyre perished badly

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,742 miles

front brake discs are wearing,lipped and corroded

considerable play in n/s steering rack arm/knuckle

front tyres are wearing on the shoulders and starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre is EX. deteriorated! and slightly mis-shaped/tread stepped

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated and slightly mis-shaped/tread stepped

play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

rear brake discs are in poor condition,worn and heavily corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,742 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

considerable play in n/s steering rack arm/knuckle

front brake discs are wearing,lipped and corroded

front tyres are wearing on the shoulders and starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre is EX. deteriorated! and slightly mis-shaped/tread stepped

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated and slightly mis-shaped/tread stepped

play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

rear brake discs are in poor condition,worn and heavily corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,766 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,766 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r outer sidewall very perished and tread low

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,623 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2008 69,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,978 miles

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

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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RE03 VDR is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RE03 VDR, 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 RE03 VDR registered?

RE03 VDR is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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