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VO03 VUL

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VUL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 83,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil temp not taken at smoke test due to dip stick being jammed

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,413 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil temp not taken at smoke test due to dip stick being jammed

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,235 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,235 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,413 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 60,124 miles

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

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

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,123 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,607 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,607 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,861 miles

slight play n/s inner track control arm joint

slight play o/s inner track control arm joint

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,312 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,047 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,034 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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VO03 VUL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO03 VUL, 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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VO03 VUL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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