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LV53 UTO

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,846 mi
Last recorded43,846 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UTO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,846 miles

Blow from boost pipe.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Main beam aim incorrect.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,846 miles

Blow from boost pipe.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Main beam aim incorrect.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,055 miles

Centre Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Centre brake light not woriking

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

bad oil leak

both front shock absorbers damp

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Centre brake light not woriking

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

bad oil leak

both front shock absorbers damp

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,612 miles

225/60r16

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 30,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

225/60r16

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,823 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,511 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,511 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,328 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive 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 UTO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

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

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