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RV03 MPU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,324 mi
Last recorded136,324 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 MPU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 136,324 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,491 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,449 miles

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

noise from injector

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,440 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

noise from injector

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,937 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,204 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,088 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 88,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f track rod has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,069 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,069 miles

Nearside Outer An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,903 miles

N/S inner track rod joint slight play

O/S inner track rod joint slight play

O/S rearmost seat and seatbelt not fitted at test

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,903 miles

N/S inner track rod joint slight play

O/S inner track rod joint slight play

O/S rearmost seat and seatbelt not fitted at test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,952 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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RV03 MPU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV03 MPU, 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 RV03 MPU registered?

RV03 MPU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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