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CV53 VTM

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,484 mi
Last recorded115,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VTM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,484 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,536 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,955 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

225/55/17 X4

REAR AND FRONT BRAKE DISCS-PODOT

SERVICE INDECATOR ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,108 miles

225/55/17 X4

NSR SHOCK SLIGHT WEEP-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?? CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,977 miles

225/55/17 X4

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PLASTIC TRIM MISSING NSF OUTER DOOR LOCK ?

SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,678 miles

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering arms

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering arms

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,675 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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CV53 VTM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV53 VTM, 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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CV53 VTM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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