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NV53 SXJ

2003 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,412 mi
Last recorded132,412 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SXJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 132,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 132,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,157 miles

front struts appear not to match...o/s/f coil spring seems to bottom out.

n/s outer sill has sustained damage and out of shape (squashed)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,157 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front struts appear not to match...o/s/f coil spring seems to bottom out.

n/s outer sill has sustained damage and out of shape (squashed)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,388 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,079 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,286 miles

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

signs of air conditioning leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,132 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 66,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,200 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,199 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)

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

play felt in track rod inner ends

Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,186 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NV53 SXJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NV53 SXJ, 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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What year was NV53 SXJ registered?

NV53 SXJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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