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RA52 WUJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 WUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,152 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack both sides has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,865 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,281 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,923 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,829 miles

ADVISE all four brake discs rustey

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,478 miles

advice left hand front tyre of lower speed rating than advised by manufacture( t rated h rated adviced)

all five rear passenger seats not in car at time of test

fluid level in brake master cylinder resevoir beliw maximum but above minimum

possible puncture in left hjand rear tyre screw in tread area

rear brake pads worn low advise replacment

rear number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advice left hand front tyre of lower speed rating than advised by manufacture( t rated h rated adviced)

all five rear passenger seats not in car at time of test

fluid level in brake master cylinder resevoir beliw maximum but above minimum

possible puncture in left hjand rear tyre screw in tread area

rear brake pads worn low advise replacment

rear number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,812 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 26,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,015 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 20,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA52 WUJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA52 WUJ, 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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RA52 WUJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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