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NJ53 WJZ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WJZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 140,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 130,593 miles

all rear seats and seat belts not in vehicle at time of test,

Fail 5 Mar 2013 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear seats and seat belts not in vehicle at time of test,

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,331 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 110,308 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,244 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 87,244 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 23 Feb 2008 73,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,102 miles

play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2006 56,101 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

play in steering rack both sides

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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NJ53 WJZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ53 WJZ, 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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NJ53 WJZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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