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RY03 OWX

2003 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OWX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,217 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,182 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge bald

Offside Rear tyre outer edge bald

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge bald

Offside Rear tyre outer edge bald

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 100,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,898 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 811,689 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,223 miles

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

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

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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RY03 OWX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Silver 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 RY03 OWX, 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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RY03 OWX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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