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BL53 WXP

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WXP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 133,540 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil level below minimum! (advise top up or service)

vehicle message centre indicates TPMS not functioning!

Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil level below minimum! (advise top up or service)

vehicle message centre indicates TPMS not functioning!

Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing!

engine oil level is close to minimum! (advise top up or service)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but NOT deep enough to reach cords or ply!

Fail 27 Feb 2014 122,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing!

engine oil level is close to minimum! (advise top up or service)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but NOT deep enough to reach cords or ply!

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,335 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 128,335 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front disc's corroded and lipped

Fail 10 Feb 2012 113,248 miles

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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,018 miles

aux belt worn

coolant leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

pollen filter blocked

slight exhaust gas leak at rear joint

Fail 21 Feb 2011 100,018 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

aux belt worn

coolant leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

pollen filter blocked

slight exhaust gas leak at rear joint

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,939 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside front rack ends have slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,973 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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BL53 WXP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL53 WXP, 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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BL53 WXP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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