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BT53 BBV

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/50/17

steering lock does not engage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,272 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

inbalance on rear foot brake

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/50/17

steering lock does not engage

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt vibration

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt vibration

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,645 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 225/60/16V

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn to outer edge 225/60/16V

No rear seats fitted to vehicle so rear seat belts not tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,037 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 79,035 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 41,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 27,216 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 27,193 miles

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

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 BBV 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 56.3%.

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 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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