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RN52 AYX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AYX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer insecure at joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Offside and nearside bulbs fitted wrong way (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre tread distorted/cracking 1.6mm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 70,580 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 57,983 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,181 miles

offside front indicator slightly loose

rear number plate slightly loose

wiperblades starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,464 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play steering rackjoints

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,383 miles

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test.

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

slight play in axel ball joints.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test.

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

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

front wipers split.

nearside rear indicator turning white.

slight play in axel ball joints.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,109 miles

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 AYX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN52 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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