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RA53 JNJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,341 mi
Last recorded126,341 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake inbalance on limit

Fail 20 Dec 2012 126,341 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake inbalance on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 117,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 109,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 101,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

more than one child seat fitted at the time of test therefore not all adult seat belt,mountings & retaining devices can be fully checked...

Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise oil level below minimum level on dipstick prior to test starting,topped up to apropriate level so test could be carried out.

not all testable items are clearly visible

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 78,714 miles

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

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

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 JNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JNJ, 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 RA53 JNJ registered?

RA53 JNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is RA53 JNJ safe to buy?

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