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AO53 ZNG

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZNG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wing and sill dameged

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wing and sill dameged

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,240 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 47,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s sill has damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,400 miles

damage to n/s sill

Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s sill

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 37,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

rear exhaust mounting weak almost worn through

Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,553 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 22,180 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,612 miles

near/side outer sill crushed damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,371 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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

near/side outer sill crushed damaged.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2007 42,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,393 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn around edges.

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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AO53 ZNG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AO53 ZNG, 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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AO53 ZNG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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