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BK03 NLZ

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,199 mi
Last recorded30,199 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 30,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear and near side rear seats removed at time of test

headlights in poor condition

slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 5 May 2016 30,199 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S rear seat missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 21,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,496 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

need a clean

Fail 30 Nov 2012 25,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 2,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front & rear registration plates deteriorating

n/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread & worn down to minimum legal limit - reqiures replacing

o/s rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread & wearing close to limit - advise to be replaced

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,185 miles

both door mirrors loose

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front tyres worn off on outer edges & down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

registration plates deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,176 miles

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

both door mirrors loose

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front tyres worn off on outer edges & down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,253 miles

front brake discs wearing

possible oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 8 Aug 2009 67,559 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,774 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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BK03 NLZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green 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 BK03 NLZ, 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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BK03 NLZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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