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DS03 WLK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,607 mi
Last recorded117,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WLK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,607 miles

both front tyres wearing low

oil residue on engine and gearbox

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,396 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 108,391 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,975 miles

23% rear brake application

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

offside and nearside rear ciol springs starting to show slight surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe starting to show slight surface corosion

Fail 23 Mar 2012 97,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

23% rear brake application

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

offside and nearside rear ciol springs starting to show slight surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe starting to show slight surface corosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear disc's worn

slight movement in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear disc's worn

slight movement in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,549 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside rack ends worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,900 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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DS03 WLK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLK, 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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DS03 WLK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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