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BT53 KGY

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,153 mi
Last recorded135,153 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,153 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 130,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,308 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 117,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,596 miles

very slight play steering rack drum sticks

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,596 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 58,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 45,745 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,745 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 KGY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGY, 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 BT53 KGY registered?

BT53 KGY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 December 2003.

Is BT53 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 KGY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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