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AJ53 DYO

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DYO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,015 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2010 77,654 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,428 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,828 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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AJ53 DYO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ53 DYO, 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 AJ53 DYO registered?

AJ53 DYO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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