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RJ53 OWB

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 113,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 109,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,130 miles

rear brake pads appear low discs corroded on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

slight split on drivers wiper blade

Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

child seat fitted to centre o/side

rear brake pads appear low, discs corroded on inner edges

rear o/side tyre 1.6mm tread depth, surface cracking on tread and side walls

rear wiper blade split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,469 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,015 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,015 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,488 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 27,488 miles

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

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 OWB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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