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RV53 FHO

2003 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,659 miles

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play in

Offside inner steering arm has slight play in

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play in

Offside inner steering arm has slight play in

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner track rod ends slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in both inner tack control arm joints

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,484 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 72,348 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,074 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,074 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,101 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,372 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,991 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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RV53 FHO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RV53 FHO, 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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What year was RV53 FHO registered?

RV53 FHO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is RV53 FHO safe to buy?

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