MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake binding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 HXN is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SA53 HXN, 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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SA53 HXN is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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