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MT53 YXU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 YXU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,670 miles

both front tie rods have slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,670 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust clamp not tight emission coming from centre of vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tie rods have slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 95,754 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

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

cannot check rear seatbelts/seats

front tyres badly worn on shoulders

headlamp beam image just met requirment

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

play in o/s/r hub

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,229 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,928 miles

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,928 miles

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

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

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,625 miles

OSR tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,625 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSR tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 38,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,216 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MT53 YXU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT53 YXU, 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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MT53 YXU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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