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AA53 BEL

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,293 mi
Last recorded9,293 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 BEL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted with isofix

offside rear seat has a child seat fitted with isofix

Fail 23 Jan 2012 9,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted with isofix

offside rear seat has a child seat fitted with isofix

Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,797 miles

brake flex hose ferrules corroded

front brake inbalance 20%

Fail 7 Feb 2011 10,799 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,427 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 40,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,360 miles

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

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

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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AA53 BEL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AA53 BEL, 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 AA53 BEL registered?

AA53 BEL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AA53 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 BEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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