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LV53 UVZ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 165,335 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch to sill surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 163,659 miles

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

nearside rear wheel sticking slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2013 163,659 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

nearside rear wheel sticking slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 150,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 150,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 146,330 miles

four rear seats removed

Fail 21 Jul 2011 146,330 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

four rear seats removed

Pass 27 Jul 2010 131,130 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

crack in front number plate

engine shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,148 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 109,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,802 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 85,802 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,898 miles

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

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 UVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

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

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