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OE53 KYH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,012 mi
Last recorded35,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KYH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn metal to metal on discs (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wiper blade poor condition just clears screen

Offside Front brake hose split not to cords

Offside Front suspect inner steering rack joint worn unable to confirm due to excessive movement in track rod end

Offside Rear tyre worn 2-3 mm and deep cuts in tread

P warning lamp on dash lighten up

all 4 coil springs corroeded

both front headlamp lens poor condition

brake light in rear window not working

brake pedal slightly spongey

suspect front brake pads low require further checks

under trays cover some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,804 miles

unable to see both front and rear brake pads, suggest further investigation

Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,804 miles

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

unable to see both front and rear brake pads, suggest further investigation

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,901 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape ...225/60/16/102w extra days m&s budget

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,881 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,881 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,583 miles

Brake fluid 4% moisture advise change.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,861 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread advise replacement 22560zr102W XL Budget

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,629 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,629 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 42,013 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,904 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 26,942 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 KYH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 KYH, 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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OE53 KYH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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