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MJ53 YGT

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YGT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 135,781 miles

child seat fitted to centre rear seat at time of test unable to check seat belt

engine oil leak

plastic undertray fitted

rear rear left seat not fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt

rear rear right seat folded down at time of test unable to check seat belt

stonechip outside zone a not bigger than 40mm

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,922 miles

child seat fitted in rear

rear tyres wearing on edges

stone chip windscreen

Pass 7 May 2009 73,145 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

child seats fitted in rear

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear discs worn and pitted

rear pads close to legal limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack

stone chip windscreen less than 40mm

Fail 7 May 2009 73,145 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

child seats fitted in rear

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear discs worn and pitted

rear pads close to legal limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack

stone chip windscreen less than 40mm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,930 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 40,958 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YGT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

MJ53 YGT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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