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LV53 UWF

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,725 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield rubbing on centre pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,305 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Electrical wiring insecure tow bar electrics (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,001 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

central locking system faulty?

Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,000 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central locking system faulty?

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,330 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & cracking side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 116,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 113,006 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,443 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 76,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,450 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,111 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 UWF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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