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PE53 ZNJ

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 106,477 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,477 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,220 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,493 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,890 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,856 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,728 miles

Front brake pads look as if they are worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,272 miles

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

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 ZNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZNJ, 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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PE53 ZNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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