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RF03 VLN

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,421 mi
Last recorded146,421 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 146,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 219,473 miles

All rear seats not fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 126,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 126,898 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 1 May 2012 126,455 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlamp lenses slightly perished

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 117,636 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 117,523 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,319 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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RF03 VLN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF03 VLN, 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 RF03 VLN registered?

RF03 VLN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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