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MA53 WKX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,709 mi
Last recorded81,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WKX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 80,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,823 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both front drag links

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,974 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,581 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 43,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv. n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,554 miles

advise front& rear brake inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,346 miles

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

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

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

both track rods have slight play at inner joints

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,829 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,826 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,448 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 14,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,084 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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MA53 WKX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA53 WKX, 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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MA53 WKX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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