CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML53 NZJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NZJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,640 miles

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside outer sill panel damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 2,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,848 miles

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars †play in steering tie rod joint nearside

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,561 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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML53 NZJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML53 NZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML53 NZJ?

You can check the full history of ML53 NZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML53 NZJ registered?

ML53 NZJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is ML53 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 NZJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML53 NZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML53 NZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.