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RX03 TVM

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 TVM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,084 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

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

nearside front anti rattle clip on brake pad not seated correctly

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,076 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear inner hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe end corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

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

nearside front 1 x brake pad anti rattle clip not seated corroectly

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,035 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod slight play

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,687 miles

brakes rusty

number plates slightly deterated

rear shocks slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,687 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes rusty

number plates slightly deterated

rear shocks slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,005 miles

temporary repair made to rear silencer

Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,639 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.2e

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

play in offside inner track rod end,must check carefully as it is very difficult to observe the amount of wear with so much movement in the outer track rod end

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

light cracking on o/s rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2007 45,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,501 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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RX03 TVM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RX03 TVM, 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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RX03 TVM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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