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DS03 EXP

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EXP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 87,150 miles

Nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 78,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 57,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 51,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 51,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2010 44,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 44,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,686 miles

Rear brakes have an imbvalance of 30%

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,686 miles

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

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

Rear brakes have an imbvalance of 30%

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,098 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,324 miles

Front discs slightly pitted and corroded

Front pads getting low

Rear discs slightly scored

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,228 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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DS03 EXP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS03 EXP, 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 DS03 EXP registered?

DS03 EXP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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