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RK03 NSY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,596 mi
Last recorded167,596 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 167,596 miles

Air bag warning light off at time of test but needs further work

Bad oil leak

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside front tyre 2.5mm low on edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con cap missing

Fail 12 May 2015 167,596 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside front tyre 2.5mm low on edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air con cap missing

Pass 20 May 2014 160,253 miles

Air con cap missing

Nearside front spot light damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air intake hose split

Fail 19 May 2014 160,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air con cap missing

Nearside front spot light damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air intake hose split

nearside front tyrer low on edge suggest replacement //225/55/16/99w extra load mich

Pass 17 May 2013 153,510 miles

Air con cap missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 144,077 miles

Air bag light on

Air con cap missing

Rear wiper blade worn

Slight play in offside steering arm,,,play in nearside steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 132,722 miles

Air con cap missing

Coolant bottle empty

Rear seats missing

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 19 May 2010 121,714 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 121,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise

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

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

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

Seat centre missing

Washer bottle top missing

air con cap missing

Pass 21 May 2009 110,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 110,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Air con cap missing

Air intake hose not secure

Nearside front spot light damaged

Oil cap not fitted

Seats missing

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 19 May 2008 97,833 miles

AIR CON CAPS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.2MM

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Pass 15 May 2007 84,268 miles

SEAT MISSING WASHER TOP BOTTLE MISSING SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 18 May 2006 63,913 miles

WASHER TOP MISSING SEAT MISSING OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.7MM BRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING ARMS

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 NSY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK03 NSY, 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 RK03 NSY registered?

RK03 NSY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is RK03 NSY safe to buy?

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