MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SD53 BUF?
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What year was SD53 BUF registered?
SD53 BUF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is SD53 BUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD53 BUF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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