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LV53 LZC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 LZC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,467 miles

Slight play in Nearside steerihg rack arm swivel

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,389 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Slight play in Nearside steering rack arm swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,938 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 92,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,326 miles

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

power steering rack is moist with oil

Fail 3 May 2011 75,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

power steering rack is moist with oil

Pass 25 May 2010 67,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 59,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,561 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,560 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,810 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,182 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,182 miles

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

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 LZC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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