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WL03 OWE

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OWE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 155,915 miles

Front number plate deteriating

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 229,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front number plate deteriating

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 204,493 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 204,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 176,210 miles

catalytic converter has been welded to mid-section

exhaust centre mount in poor condition

minor blow from welded exhaust join

play detected in steering inner joints

rear seats dismantled at time of test

starter motor stays engaged after starting

stonechip in n/s screen

Fail 19 Mar 2014 176,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalytic converter has been welded to mid-section

exhaust centre mount in poor condition

exhaust hitting cross brace

minor blow from welded exhaust join

n/s/rear brake shoes look to be low

play detected in steering inner joints

rear seats dismantled at time of test

starter motor stays engaged after starting

stonechip in n/s screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 163,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 153,886 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside rear handbrake cable routed incorrectly

slight play in nearside of steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2012 153,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside rear handbrake cable routed incorrectly

slight play in nearside of steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 120,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front indicators faded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 120,861 miles

Oil leak

both front indicators faded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,697 miles

onlt 3 seats plus drivers fitted at time of test

rear registration plate has no suppliers name or postcode, as this does not meet current law this may not pass mot in future

Fail 22 Nov 2008 103,135 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

onlt 3 seats plus drivers fitted at time of test

rear registration plate has no suppliers name or postcode, as this does not meet current law this may not pass mot in future

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,241 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 77,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pads all round wearing close to limit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,719 miles

slight wear in rack balls

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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WL03 OWE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WL03 OWE, 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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WL03 OWE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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