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LV53 UXH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,318 mi
Last recorded107,318 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,318 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 130,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,277 miles

no 1 injector leaking air/fuel mixture resulting in carbon build up.

o.s.f track rod slight play at joint.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 92,277 miles

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

no 1 injector leaking air/fuel mixture resulting in carbon build up.

o.s.f track rod slight play at joint.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,069 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,465 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,653 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

steering rack gaitors damp

Fail 16 Jan 2009 58,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,955 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 37,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 UXH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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