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NX53 VND

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,446 mi
Last recorded108,446 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VND
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from front

Fail 21 Mar 2012 108,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2011 98,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,034 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,584 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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NX53 VND is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NX53 VND, 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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NX53 VND is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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