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LV53 ODE

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ODE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 112,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,961 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,092 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,092 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,143 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and pitting

Fail 12 Mar 2011 100,143 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and pitting

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 90,228 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both front tyres just on legal limit 1.6mm

brakepipes covered in substance unable to check properly

n/s/f coil spring corrodded

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

slight judder at front brakes

steering rack slightly wet

wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 18 Nov 2008 222,271 miles

front brake pads wearing low, osf wearing more

nsf steering rack has slight play

oil leak

second hand coil spring fitted corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 222,271 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low, osf wearing more

nsf steering rack has slight play

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 222,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 172,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 172,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,242 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 ODE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige 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 LV53 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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