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RJ53 AWC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,293 mi
Last recorded28,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 28,293 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure fallen into dash (3.4.5)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 225/60/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside indicator does not self cancel

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear position and stop , lamps are different, o/s is led

steering lock does not engage but vehicle has a secondary security device

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

centre stop light not working but unsure if wired to vehicle

steering lock does not engage but vehicle has a secondary security device

Fail 28 Feb 2017 22,077 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outwards (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

centre stop light not working but unsure if wired to vehicle

steering lock does not engage but vehicle has a secondary security device

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2016 17,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp lens slightly deterioted

nearside rear tyre has slight bulge on inner wall

Fail 23 Dec 2010 54,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,413 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf side repeater slight damage

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,325 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,937 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,897 miles

advise tyre wear on both rear tyres

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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RJ53 AWC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ53 AWC, 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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RJ53 AWC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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