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PK53 UWO

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,738 mi
Last recorded46,738 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UWO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,738 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,517 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,060 miles

Centre Stop inop

Front and rear pads getting low

both steering arms slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2016 39,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Centre Stop inop

Front and rear pads getting low

both steering arms slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,051 miles

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

Sligh play front steering arms

Slight play anti roll bar link offside front .

Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,051 miles

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

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

Sligh play front steering arms

Slight play anti roll bar link offside front .

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,036 miles

nearside reartyre bald on outer edge rest of tyre has 5mm offside front also bald on outer edge 4mm across rest of tyre

tyrebald on outside nearside front has 4mm of tread accross rest of tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,496 miles

exhaust hangars a little perished

slight bend inside nearside rear wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2013 16,496 miles

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

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

exhaust hangars a little perished

slight bend inside nearside rear wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,383 miles

Engine noisy.

O/s/f tyre worn very low only just met the standard.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 3,956 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 3,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,414 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,091 miles

did not check both rear seats and n/s/r seat as child seats are fitted

gb sticker on rear number plate is very close to lettering

o/s/f anti roll bar link bent

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,991 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 29,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 15,206 miles

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)

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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PK53 UWO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK53 UWO, 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 PK53 UWO registered?

PK53 UWO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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