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HY53 VJJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,522 mi
Last recorded163,522 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VJJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 163,522 miles

2 rear seats removed at time of test

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

play in rack ends

travel on footbrake

Fail 23 Dec 2015 163,522 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

2 rear seats removed at time of test

play in rack ends

travel on footbrake

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

injector leaking

Pass 27 Dec 2013 113,807 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 113,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 101,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 100,005 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,279 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,963 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 94,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,242 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 52,505 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) 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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HY53 VJJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HY53 VJJ, 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 HY53 VJJ registered?

HY53 VJJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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