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LX53 UCT

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,407 mi
Last recorded138,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UCT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 138,407 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 138,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,155 miles

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 98,760 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,394 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,880 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,957 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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LX53 UCT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX53 UCT, 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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LX53 UCT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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