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EJ53 FRP

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FRP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 108,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,665 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,102 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 73,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,472 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2009 64,472 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,818 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,225 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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EJ53 FRP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EJ53 FRP, 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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EJ53 FRP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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