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RJ53 NOU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NOU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,466 miles

high level brake light n/w

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,491 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,506 miles

Front steering arms slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,506 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front steering arms slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,266 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,477 miles

Advise beam pattens weak

Advise rear exhaust mount worn

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 47,890 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,720 miles

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

Service light on

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,417 miles

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)

Offside front tyre has a small split in the sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,209 miles

off side front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,410 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

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 NOU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RJ53 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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