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SO03 ELC

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,344 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,250 miles

o/s/f brake pipe greased

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Mar 2016

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

o/s/f brake pipe greased

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,452 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ball ends

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,175 miles

front brake pads nearing limit

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,175 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,910 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

high level stop light not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,085 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,404 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 40,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,471 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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SO03 ELC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO03 ELC, 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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SO03 ELC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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