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BV53 KPU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,516 mi
Last recorded49,516 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,055 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,055 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,023 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,023 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 13,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,268 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 101,910 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,798 miles

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2.2mm

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,798 miles

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

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2.2mm

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 41,363 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 35,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BV53 KPU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BV53 KPU, 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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BV53 KPU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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