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NX53 VNR

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 112,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,387 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine oil level on min.

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

PAS level low.

Fail 20 Jul 2013 67,228 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,201 miles

steering wheel lock slightly defective

Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,201 miles

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

steering wheel lock slightly defective

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,707 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 9,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,703 miles

slight play in steering rack track arm from rack nearside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,080 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking up

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,512 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 34,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,132 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 26,117 miles

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

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 VNR is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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