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MJ53 FYV

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,435 mi
Last recorded68,435 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lens slightly deteriated

n/s sill damaged

upper stop light in/op

Fail 25 Mar 2014 68,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight lens slightly deteriated

n/s sill damaged

upper stop light in/op

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wqearing slightly unevenly

n/s sill damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wqearing slightly unevenly

n/s sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,423 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and n/a worn on outter edge

n/s/lower sill damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and n/a worn on outter edge

n/s/lower sill damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 34,931 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,832 miles

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

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)

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 FYV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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