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EA53 ZBL

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 155,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Rack end worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,167 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front tread getting low

Nearside Rear Tread getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 121,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front tyre has inner edge tread wear

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 18 Jul 2014 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have inner edge tread wear

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

offside front outer lower suspension arm ball joint has play, but needs to be rechecked at retest due to excessive play in track rod end ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,277 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,305 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,858 miles

light truck tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 27 May 2008 51,534 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,677 miles

front suspension bolts loose & missing

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 ZBL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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