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BV03 ZCU

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

357,655 mi
Last recorded357,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZCU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 357,655 miles

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight oil leak on under tray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 356,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 356,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both dip beam patterns getting weak

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 225/60/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R Tyre worn on edges and cracking 225/60/16

Oil leak from engine area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 311,839 miles

n/s/front anti/roll/bar link is bent

Pass 29 Jul 2011 274,138 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 274,138 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Dec 2010 268,138 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 268,138 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,304 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 91,299 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,945 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,696 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,840 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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BV03 ZCU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV03 ZCU, 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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BV03 ZCU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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