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NX53 VNH

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VNH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,878 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,136 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 105,098 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,909 miles

Offside steering rack is wet with oil due to engine oil leak

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,908 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack is wet with oil due to engine oil leak

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,051 miles

3dr row seats stowed unable to check seat belts.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,051 miles

3dr row seats stowed unable to check seat belts.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,700 miles

3rd row seats stowed unable to check seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate cracked but still can read letters

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

3rd row seats stowed unable to check seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate cracked but still can read letters

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,629 miles

rear brakepads just on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,244 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,506 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,253 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,802 miles

1.Advise slight play to o/s & n/s of steering rack

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 VNH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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