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MJ53 FVV

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,443 mi
Last recorded204,443 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 204,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 200,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 200,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,374 miles

N/s/ headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 100,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,707 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 86,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,973 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,973 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,566 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,469 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 55,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 46,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FVV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ53 FVV, 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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MJ53 FVV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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