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SG53 OVJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,435 mi
Last recorded27,435 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,435 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 25,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

gearbox leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,166 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 19,166 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL ROUND-FRONT AND REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 13,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 13,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,006 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak/s

play in both steering rack tie rods

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,245 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,647 miles

slight play in steering rack ball-ends

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack ball-ends

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,531 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,064 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted

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)

gearbox locking when reverseing

oil leaks

slight play in both steering rack ball-ends

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,446 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre middle seat not fitted at time off test

nearside front steering coupling slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2006 13,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper torn

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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SG53 OVJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG53 OVJ, 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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SG53 OVJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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