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SD53 BUF

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,209 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,333 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,384 miles

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir,strongly advise brake fluid change

low %effort reading from nearside handbrake

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,300 miles

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

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir,strongly advise brake fluid change

low %effort reading from nearside handbrake

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,811 miles

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rearmost seats folded down,unable to check seat belts

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,820 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,465 miles

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)

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,121 miles

Handbrake meets M.O.T. Criteria although nearside rear brake is showing lower efficency.

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

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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SD53 BUF is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SD53 BUF, 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 SD53 BUF registered?

SD53 BUF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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