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BT53 AYN

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AYN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,820 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertry (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake operation slight discharge of oil around brake reservoir bottle (1.1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 110,820 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertry (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake operation slight discharge of oil around brake reservoir bottle (1.1.7 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 105,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,356 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 99,356 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 92,902 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 86,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2014 86,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2013 80,791 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 65,391 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,324 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 59,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,490 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,131 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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BT53 AYN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 AYN, 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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BT53 AYN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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