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NC53 BJK

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,074 mi
Last recorded119,074 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BJK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to mist over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,882 miles

Emissions not tested suspect timming belt no history car been stood 5 years (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,347 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 96,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 85,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,547 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,534 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 54,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 63,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,263 miles

nearside rear and offside rear showing signs of perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2008 58,250 miles

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear and offside rear showing signs of perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,878 miles

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

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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NC53 BJK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC53 BJK, 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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NC53 BJK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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