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SW03 DVX

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,618 mi
Last recorded208,618 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 DVX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 208,618 miles

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

oil leak

rear wiper torn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 208,618 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

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

oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 189,985 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 189,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 178,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 178,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 164,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 164,486 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,249 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 121,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 99,616 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 99,067 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 49,802 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 May 2007 75,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 May 2007 75,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2006 61,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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SW03 DVX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW03 DVX, 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 SW03 DVX registered?

SW03 DVX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is SW03 DVX safe to buy?

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