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YY03 XGU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,474 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & n/s/f doors stoper has making noise

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre has crack but not exposed ply cod

rear wiper has worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & n/s/f doors stoper has making noise

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre has crack but not exposed ply cod

rear wiper has worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 63,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,295 miles

air bag light on dash+esp light on indicating faults

high level brake light not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,663 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,378 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,843 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,841 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

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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YY03 XGU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY03 XGU, 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 YY03 XGU registered?

YY03 XGU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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