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BT53 MKG

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,719 mi
Last recorded135,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2015 135,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 135,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 128,777 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 122,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,966 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Fail 2 Dec 2010 114,966 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGE

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 109,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,930 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,677 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 73,677 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

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 MKG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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