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FE53 KYK

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KYK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 123,934 miles

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

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,925 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 105,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,357 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 97,357 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,859 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,777 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 29,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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FE53 KYK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE53 KYK, 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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FE53 KYK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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