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BK53 VYY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

17,898 mi
Last recorded17,898 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,898 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 17,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 10,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 9,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 7,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 7,384 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,521 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,367 miles

advise offside front tyre wear

brake pipe corroded by abs pump to rear

Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,367 miles

Brake pedal spongy possible brake pipe burst (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise offside front tyre wear

advise vehicle not to be driven due to brake failier

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,548 miles

condtion of headlight lenses

wear both front tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2015 87,539 miles

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

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

condtion of headlight lenses

wear both front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,437 miles

wear to nearside front and rear tyres inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2014 78,414 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge borderline

wear to nearside front and rear tyres inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,836 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,618 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,618 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,195 miles

advise near side front tyre 2mm

advise rear brake disc wear

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 28,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 20,519 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,140 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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BK53 VYY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VYY, 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 BK53 VYY registered?

BK53 VYY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 VYY shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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