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RY53 LGO

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,813 mi
Last recorded17,813 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LGO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 17,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 5,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2015 5,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,960 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,506 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,506 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,341 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

some wear in all discs

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,341 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Some wear to brkae discs all round

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,075 miles

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,809 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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RY53 LGO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RY53 LGO, 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 RY53 LGO registered?

RY53 LGO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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