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NV53 SXK

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SXK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,381 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 107,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,191 miles

both front tyre's worn on inside and outside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,191 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on inside and outside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,332 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake disc's corroded

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,332 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake disc's corroded

slight play in both front inner tierod's

Pass 1 Jul 2012 86,395 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

bonnet lever loose

centre and rear exhaust rubber mount split

corrosion on front and rear brake discs on edge

slight free play on both steering tie rod

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 79,371 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,922 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,808 miles

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 SXK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for NV53 SXK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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