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SY03 VNB

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,286 mi
Last recorded104,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,700 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,700 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,204 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 88,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 83,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 79,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 79,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,533 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 69,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 69,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SY03 VNB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY03 VNB, 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 SY03 VNB registered?

SY03 VNB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SY03 VNB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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