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SB53 UUP

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UUP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 132,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,536 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak not visible because of undertray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,212 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak not visible because of undertray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre getting low on traed

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre getting low on traed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,263 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,033 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,966 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,301 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 60,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,737 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 53,737 miles

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

both front o/s and n/side track rod ends have slight play.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 53,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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SB53 UUP is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc 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 SB53 UUP, 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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SB53 UUP is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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