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ST03 XUX

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,052 mi
Last recorded76,052 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XUX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 76,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,561 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,920 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 37,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr seatbelt not tested. child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,319 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight ply in offside front balljoint

Fail 20 Jul 2011 24,345 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering rack arms have play

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 8,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 1,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2008 1,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,370 miles

Oil leak

advise full brake check pads look low

no seats fitted in rear at time of test

rear number plate dirty behined letters advise change

Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,370 miles

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

Oil leak

advise full brake check pads look low on rear

no seat in rear at the time off test

rear number plate dirty behined letters and numbers

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,989 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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ST03 XUX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST03 XUX, 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 ST03 XUX registered?

ST03 XUX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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