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RY53 OWJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 OWJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,427 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

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

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

Nearside Front rack gaiter damp

Nearside Front tyre edges wear

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

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

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

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Offside Front tyre edges wear

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

full underbody trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,427 miles

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

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

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

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

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

Nearside Front rack gaiter damp

Nearside Front tyre edges wear

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

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

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

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Offside Front tyre edges wear

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

full underbody trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,174 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,626 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,412 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,406 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly damaged, due to worn brake pad

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,302 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 39,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 39,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 31,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2008 31,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,537 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 OWJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

RY53 OWJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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