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RN52 AWC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AWC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,589 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 137,589 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 128,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 128,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 128,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

front crossmember below radiator heavely corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2013 105,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

front crossmember below radiator heavely corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering arms slight play

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering arms slight play

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,410 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight play in steering arms

strong advise n/s/r tyre on marker bars

strong advise rear pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,300 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,300 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,129 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RN52 AWC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RN52 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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RN52 AWC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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