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FV03 SSK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SSK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 92,807 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Tic sensor loom adrift (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery loose

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,997 miles

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

Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs surfaces worn

coolant level low

emissions close to limits .197 CO

engine oil level very low??

tyre pressures look low??

Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,205 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs surfaces worn

both headlamp power washers faulty

coolant level low

emissions close to limits .197 CO

engine oil level very low??

tyre pressures look low??

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,299 miles

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

eml on

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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)

eml on

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight cleaning device inop

n/s and o/s/f steering arms(part that the track rod ends screw to) have slight play in the ball joints

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,944 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 56,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 47,760 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wall damaged.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wall damaged.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,705 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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FV03 SSK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV03 SSK, 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 FV03 SSK registered?

FV03 SSK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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