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PJ53 CBY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CBY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,654 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 17 Jul 2017 106,649 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,495 miles

offside front tyre getting low on edges of tyre

offside front+nearside rear indicator bulbs slightly deteriorated(discoloured).

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,493 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber split (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre getting low on edges of tyre

offside front+nearside rear indicator bulbs slightly deteriorated(discoloured).

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,232 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,177 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,807 miles

n/s inner tie rod slight wear

Fail 24 Nov 2011 91,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

n/s inner tie rod slight wear

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,706 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,307 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 606,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,295 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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PJ53 CBY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ53 CBY, 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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PJ53 CBY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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