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LV53 FCL

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,597 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

unable to open fuel flap

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,274 miles

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

oil leak from engine.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper h/ brake pivot (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,404 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,158 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,723 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 54,280 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,277 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,177 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 38,409 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,383 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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LV53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV53 FCL, 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 LV53 FCL registered?

LV53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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