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LV53 OCR

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,263 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,432 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 23,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,434 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,292 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,972 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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LV53 OCR is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV53 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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