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YL03 DDV

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DDV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 104,604 miles

Front inner face of front discs corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Slight play in tranklink

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,782 miles

exhaust mtgs broken

Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mtgs broken

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 88,814 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,743 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,385 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,294 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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YL03 DDV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YL03 DDV, 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 YL03 DDV registered?

YL03 DDV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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