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MJ53 FYD

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Other 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FYD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,021 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,843 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 17,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 60,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,943 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,962 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,464 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 FYD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

MJ53 FYD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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