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LV53 UVH

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,100 mi
Last recorded142,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 142,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 136,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 136,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,283 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,159 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 123,014 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,590 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% but top centeral stop light not working (1.2.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,336 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking breck (3.1.3c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure the bulb not inposition (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% but top centeral stop light not working (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,273 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 94,273 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,930 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 79,930 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front track rods have slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,774 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 45,774 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,499 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,160 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 36,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,188 miles

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

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

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,885 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 UVH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

LV53 UVH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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