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AJ53 OVZ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,136 miles

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

service light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 94,136 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,826 miles

exhaust brakets are broken but still supported

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

exhaust brakets are broken but still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,575 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,573 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,924 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,924 miles

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

cen brake light not working needs attention

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack end joints

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 OVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

AJ53 OVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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