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2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YUK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,211 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2015 122,195 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,441 miles

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD CORRODED & INSECURE

Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD CORRODED & INSECURE

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,451 miles

rear wiper blade torn

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 47,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AU53 YUK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 YUK, 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 AU53 YUK registered?

AU53 YUK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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