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LY53 CXU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CXU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,462 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

childseat is fitted to the rear centre 3 point seatbelt

offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,253 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in N/S steering arm

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

n/s/f indicator bulb pale

play developing on n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,774 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 345,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,499 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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LY53 CXU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY53 CXU, 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 LY53 CXU registered?

LY53 CXU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is LY53 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 CXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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