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RV53 YBU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,356 mi
Last recorded134,356 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Fail 22 Apr 2016 134,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + nearside rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,883 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 20 Mar 2015 113,762 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,084 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YBU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV53 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

RV53 YBU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is RV53 YBU safe to buy?

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