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RK03 KGP

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 KGP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,744 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

rear seats removed at time of test

rear seats removed at time of test

rear silencer blowing

third brake light lens damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,300 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 84,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,832 miles

slight play in steering rack(offside)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,100 miles

6, 7 seat belt not checked due to seat not fitted position

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,099 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

6, 7 seat belt not checked due to seat not fitted position

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,446 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 41,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,060 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

drivers door mirror cracked

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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RK03 KGP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RK03 KGP, 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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RK03 KGP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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