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RY53 UXT

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,134 mi
Last recorded132,134 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UXT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 132,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play developing in nearside and offside front track rod arms

Fail 6 May 2016 132,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play developing in nearside and offside front track rod arms

Fail 18 Dec 2014 121,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre on the legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin STRONG ADVISE

slight play in nearside front track rod arm

slight play in offside front track rod arm

Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,206 miles

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

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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre on the legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin STRONG ADVISE

slight play in nearside front track rod arm

slight play in offside front track rod arm

Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,495 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

center heat shield inscure

head light adjustment like insecure

near side front inner stearing joint slight play

near side front tyre worn on outer

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,925 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,925 miles

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

All rear seats removed at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,075 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all 4 brake discs are getting worn,but efficient

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,019 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 67,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,142 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge near to legal limit on edge.

rear brake discs worn.

slight play to o/s of steering rack.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,142 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge near to legal limit on edge.

rear brake discs worn.

slight play to o/s of steering rack.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,077 miles

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit

n/s 3rd row seat missing

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 49,077 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)

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

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

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit

front brake pads low

n/s 3rd row seat missing

rear brake pads low

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,581 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 UXT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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