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RF53 VCD

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 123,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 116,126 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 116,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 107,484 miles

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 17 May 2017 107,463 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 20 May 2016 95,695 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 May 2016 95,687 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 May 2015 88,150 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 88,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 73,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 73,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,607 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,648 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,065 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,064 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,110 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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RF53 VCD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RF53 VCD, 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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RF53 VCD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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