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OE53 FTF

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,217 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,204 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,317 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,055 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock not engaging but vehicle fitted with imobiliser

Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock not engaging but vehicle fitted with imobiliser

Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 144,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,994 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 129,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,908 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 107,161 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 107,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,841 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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OE53 FTF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE53 FTF, 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 OE53 FTF registered?

OE53 FTF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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