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BG03 SOC

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,559 mi
Last recorded60,559 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SOC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 60,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,507 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2016 56,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,084 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,002 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,506 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats, not allowing seat belt inspection

front and rear brake discs worn

front exhaust clamp corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 80,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

slight play in both steering rack extn arm joints

Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s steering rack slight play

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,551 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2006 60,078 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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BG03 SOC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG03 SOC, 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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BG03 SOC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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