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FG53 SVZ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,625 mi
Last recorded11,625 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,625 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 8,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 14 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 165,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear indicator dim

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

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Rear tyres worn on edges

Steering lock not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 165,097 miles

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

Front tyres sidewall worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

All tyres worn on edges

Drive belt deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear indicator dim

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

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Steering lock not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 148,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 146,386 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise osr axle plastic cover slightly touching wheel

slight play in osf inner rack arm

Fail 7 Jan 2011 146,353 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) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise osr axle plastic cover slightly touching wheel

slight play in osf inner rack arm

Pass 9 Jan 2010 130,584 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 130,584 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 112,232 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 112,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,687 miles

n/s/f wheel dented

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 80,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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FG53 SVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG53 SVZ, 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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What year was FG53 SVZ registered?

FG53 SVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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