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RA53 AKK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,950 mi
Last recorded202,950 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AKK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 202,950 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 198,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 191,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 22 Dec 2011 177,590 miles

front bumper lower trim insecure

hi level stop inop cannot se if wired in

nearside tyre worn on outer edge

rear and centre exhaust mounts perished but safety straps in place and mounts have not yet collapsed

tourque link deteriorated causing gearlever movent on drive take up

Fail 22 Dec 2011 177,590 miles

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

front bumper lower trim insecure

hi level stop inop cannot se if wired in

inner cv boot off side

nearside tyre worn on outer edge

rear and centre exhaust mounts perished but safety straps in place and mounts have not yet collapsed

tourque link deteriorated causing gearlever movent on drive take up

Pass 17 Jan 2011 157,077 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 157,077 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Big damage to o/s sill.

Both exhaust system rubbers are slightly perished.

Front wiper blades smear.

Spare wheel carroer loose.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 139,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 139,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,681 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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RA53 AKK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 AKK, 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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RA53 AKK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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