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OU53 RFN

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RFN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 112,202 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 108,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 108,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs rusting slightly.

Rear disc pads worn slightly low.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,164 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,164 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 60,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,360 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 41,817 miles

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

front brake pads are 3/4 worn.

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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OU53 RFN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OU53 RFN, 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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OU53 RFN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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