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EF53 RYY

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,505 mi
Last recorded196,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RYY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 196,505 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 196,488 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TYRE LOW OUTER EDGE

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 187,931 miles

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

Nearside screen cracked

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

oil x water leak

Fail 11 May 2017 187,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside screen cracked

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

oil x water leak

Pass 5 May 2016 180,556 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 169,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorated started to affect beam image

rear engine mount badly worn

Fail 1 May 2015 169,986 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorated started to affect beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2014 160,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 160,723 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 151,016 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 151,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 134,982 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 134,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,964 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 94,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EF53 RYY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF53 RYY, 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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EF53 RYY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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