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MK53 YLH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,950 mi
Last recorded138,950 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YLH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,183 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 116,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 113,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,984 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,593 miles

offside front steering rack slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2010 86,593 miles

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

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,777 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 72,777 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,882 miles

all tyres worn on both edges

Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,880 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on both edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,237 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,237 miles

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

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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MK53 YLH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK53 YLH, 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 MK53 YLH registered?

MK53 YLH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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