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DN03 BBF

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BBF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,858 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 80,304 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery charging fault warning on dash

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 71,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 67,971 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,048 miles

rear brake discs rusted & worn on inner brake face,pads getting low.

Pass 3 May 2011 46,123 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 41,815 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 May 2010 41,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,699 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play to both steering arms

Pass 9 May 2008 30,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

hazard warning light switch suspect operation?

rear wiper splitting

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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DN03 BBF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN03 BBF, 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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DN03 BBF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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