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NV53 SXN

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SXN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,240 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,234 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,223 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,223 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,118 miles

rear brake discs rusty and pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,647 miles

o/s/f steering drumstick has slight play in

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f steering drumstick has slight play in

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,001 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,357 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 51,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,012 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 33,012 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads getting low

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering rack end joints/drumsticks

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 18,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 SXN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

NV53 SXN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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