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WF03 MHZ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,407 mi
Last recorded130,407 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 MHZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,318 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,316 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Rear (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both headlight images poor

n/s front tyre starting to crack around traed

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats lowered and vehicle loaded at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,400 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both headlight images poor

n/s front tyre starting to crack around traed

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats lowered and vehicle loaded at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 94,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 94,943 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 88,718 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,637 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,637 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

crack in front number plate

front brake disc corroded

light deflectors fitted to both head lights

Pass 11 May 2010 98,562 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,763 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 76,516 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 86,049 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2008 86,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 64,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 64,545 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 11 May 2006 57,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF03 MHZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WF03 MHZ, 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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WF03 MHZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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