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PE53 ZPF

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,453 mi
Last recorded167,453 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZPF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 167,453 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 167,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 159,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 159,559 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,807 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spare loose under vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2010 142,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 142,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 136,105 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 136,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 130,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,662 miles

play in both front steering arms

Fail 19 Sep 2007 110,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

pad inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 80,849 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside tyres low tread

play in steering rack knuckle joints

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 ZPF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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