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OU53 RJV

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RJV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,392 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,107 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,040 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective suspension link (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,063 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

Rear both tyres cracked/perished

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

Rear both tyres cracked/perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,409 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,326 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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,092 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,092 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front fog lamp lens broken

o/s and n/s rear brake judder

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,881 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,867 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,606 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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OU53 RJV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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