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CU53 BVD

2003 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BVD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 110,694 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2015 110,694 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Intermittent noise from gearbox at idle.Recommend further investigation.

O/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall but not through to ply or cords

Slight play in both steering rack arms inner joints.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre worn offside front edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre worn offside front edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,009 miles

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

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

child seats fitted n/side rear and n/side center seats unable to test adult belts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,011 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,571 miles

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

slight play in both front road wheels

steering rack slightly damp with oil

underside engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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CU53 BVD is a 2003 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU53 BVD, 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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CU53 BVD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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