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BK53 LZU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,871 mi
Last recorded160,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LZU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 160,871 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 156,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 155,816 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,216 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,215 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,290 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 36,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 29,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,212 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,686 miles

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

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

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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BK53 LZU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 LZU, 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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BK53 LZU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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