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EA53 ZBZ

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,602 mi
Last recorded103,602 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZBZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,456 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,053 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,000 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 65,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,781 miles

All brake hose ferruls corroded

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,780 miles

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

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

All brake hose ferruls corroded

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 48,978 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,149 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 30,934 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,934 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,216 miles

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

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 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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