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RF03 ZPX

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 157,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear back seat belt cover damaged

Offside rear seat belt cover damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2014 156,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

TCS lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner wheel arch adrift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 146,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner wheel arch adrift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 134,582 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 124,773 miles

Both front wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r side damaged

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

safety undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

strong advice play on both front inner racks and track rod ends

vibrating noise + sligtly noise from engine mounting area when engine switched off

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 94,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,005 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 ZPX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

RF03 ZPX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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