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MJ53 FVD

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,877 mi
Last recorded53,877 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FVD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,936 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,589 miles

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,986 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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MJ53 FVD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ53 FVD, 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 MJ53 FVD registered?

MJ53 FVD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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