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OV53 YPM

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,080 mi
Last recorded50,080 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YPM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,080 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement back mounting split (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,079 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement back mounting split (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,900 miles

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

Both rear outer tyre treads worn uneven

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end joints wearing (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears excessively corroded rusted (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted at time of test unable to check belts

Fail 22 Jan 2016 40,892 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both rear outer tyre treads worn uneven

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end joints wearing (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears excessively corroded rusted (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted at time of test unable to check belts

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,415 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,320 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,898 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,781 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,076 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,999 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 46,999 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,183 miles

slight play in steering rack ( both sides).

Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,986 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,984 miles

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

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

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 YPM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OV53 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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