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RE53 VUO

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 VUO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2018 88,801 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2017 80,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,224 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs pitted

centre rear seat removed

front pads approx 3mm

nearside rear back seat removed

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,550 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 40,550 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2008 40,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust front mounting rubber slightly split

exhaust knocking on tow bar

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play/knocking in steering rack

uneven wear at both rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RE53 VUO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE53 VUO, 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 RE53 VUO registered?

RE53 VUO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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