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DV53 YKN

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,465 mi
Last recorded130,465 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,465 miles

Battery clamp not fully tight

Fail 14 Sep 2015 130,465 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Battery clamp not fully tight

Pass 9 Sep 2014 123,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,586 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 64,281 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,667 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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DV53 YKN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV53 YKN, 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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DV53 YKN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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