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MV53 MTZ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,378 mi
Last recorded180,378 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 MTZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 180,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 144,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 144,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,814 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presented and tested as a five passenger carrying vehicle, offside rear most seat folded away

Fail 20 Dec 2012 66,764 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presented and tested as a five passenger carrying vehicle, offside rear most seat folded away

Pass 28 May 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,518 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,803 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Coolant low

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2010 55,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear tyres perishing

Coolant low

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,160 miles

NOTE; n/s/f & o/s/f tyre outer wall has cut no ply or cords visible.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,314 miles

engine management light on and stop light

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,472 miles

spare wheel insecure

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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MV53 MTZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV53 MTZ, 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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MV53 MTZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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