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BC03 LVL

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 LVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 131,952 miles

NSF & OSF anti-roll-bar droplink top balljoint rubber boots adrift.

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

OS door mirror glass broken.

OSR tyre very close to recommended limit.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 131,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

NSF & OSF anti-roll-bar droplink top balljoint rubber boots adrift.

NSF tyre on 1.6mm limit.

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

OS door mirror glass broken.

OSR tyre very close to recommended limit.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,081 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 108,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,307 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 83,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 68,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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BC03 LVL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC03 LVL, 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 BC03 LVL registered?

BC03 LVL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is BC03 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 LVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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