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EA53 VPO

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,540 mi
Last recorded144,540 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VPO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,540 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disc's corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 113,778 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,778 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

steering rack worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,224 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,465 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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EA53 VPO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA53 VPO, 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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EA53 VPO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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