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DY53 OEC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OEC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 101,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,057 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,767 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,123 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,123 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 17,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,237 miles

Oil leak

Slight Play In Steering Arms

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,525 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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DY53 OEC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY53 OEC, 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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What year was DY53 OEC registered?

DY53 OEC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DY53 OEC safe to buy?

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