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OV53 RCO

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RCO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,588 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,197 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,741 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer tread.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,741 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer tread.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,163 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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OV53 RCO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV53 RCO, 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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OV53 RCO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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