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FA03 PFX

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PFX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 124,753 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 124,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 113,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,271 miles

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,717 miles

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

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

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

fitted with 4 passenger seats

offside front brake disc corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,104 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,587 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

oil leaks from engine and suspect gearbox.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,175 miles

possible oil leak from gear box area.

raer wiper blade split to excess.

slight cut in nearside front tyre.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,821 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

possible oil leak from gear box area.

raer wiper blade split to excess.

slight cut in nearside front tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,862 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,298 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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FA03 PFX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA03 PFX, 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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FA03 PFX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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