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RJ52 YVU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 YVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,761 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at strut clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 106,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear park brake lever has long travel / effort low 16%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,392 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,412 miles

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

Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight damage to nsr tyre on outer wall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,904 miles

tailgate damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tailgate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing hard on inner and outer treads

Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,250 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,420 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

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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RJ52 YVU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RJ52 YVU, 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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RJ52 YVU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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