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BT53 LWL

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,059 mi
Last recorded64,059 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,059 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 strap missing but not loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 64,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 strap missing but not loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,145 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 57,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,284 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 40,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 40,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 31,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,033 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 21,027 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 13,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 4,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,599 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 4 May 2012 55,412 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 46,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,311 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,964 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 34,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,479 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 LWL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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