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PE53 RKF

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,743 mi
Last recorded101,743 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RKF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2012 101,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Bonnet stay broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlamp unit damaged but not insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear seat not fitted

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear seat not fitted

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 511,442 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,143 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

NSRtyre punctured

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,561 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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PE53 RKF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE53 RKF, 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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What year was PE53 RKF registered?

PE53 RKF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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