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RN52 BXA

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 120,606 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,606 miles

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,636 miles

Front wiper blades spklit

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges

Offside rear, rear seatbelt damaged

Rear discs corroded, pitted and in poor condition

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Unable to open boot correctly

Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,636 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front wiper blades spklit

Handbrake close to end of travel

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges

Offside rear, rear seatbelt damaged

Rear discs corroded, pitted and in poor condition

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Unable to open boot correctly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,860 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 96,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,712 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 82,707 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,503 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,330 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 BXA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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