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RA53 JOH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,876 mi
Last recorded166,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JOH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 166,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 162,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 152,277 miles

Brakes appear noisy > offside rear.

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on its outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 143,344 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 143,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,886 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 136,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,592 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 100,141 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers smear slightly

o/s rear tyre 4mm and outer edge worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers smear slightly

high level brakelight not working

o/s rear tyre 4mm and outer edge worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,359 miles

n/s front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,808 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,287 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 JOH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA53 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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