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SR03 CRU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 CRU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,088 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and discs

advice on slight oil leak at eng

Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,088 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and discs

advice on slight oil leak at eng

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,354 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 102,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,048 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,048 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 92,954 miles

A/C pipe snapped

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bad oil leak

engine running rough

nsf wiper smearing slightly/torn

osf wiper smearing slightly

slight nsr bind

slight osf brake shudder 35grms

Pass 28 May 2010 92,954 miles

A/C pipe snapped

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bad oil leak

engine running rough

nsf wiper smearing slightly/torn

osf wiper smearing slightly

slight nsr bind

slight osf brake shudder 35grms

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,677 miles

front inner brake pads look low in the carriers, advise replacing worn front brake discs and pads

light blue smoke from exhaust at idle

rear brake discs worn, advise renewal

slight noise from nearside front driveshaft

Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,677 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front inner brake pads look low in the carriers, advise replacing worn front brake discs and pads

light blue smoke from exhaust at idle

rear brake discs worn, advise renewal

slight noise from nearside front driveshaft

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,910 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,859 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,351 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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SR03 CRU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SR03 CRU, 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 SR03 CRU registered?

SR03 CRU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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