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SJ53 VYX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 VYX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,421 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,493 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,220 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 25,645 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN AND RIGHT ON LIMIT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor wear in steering rack at nearside

Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,645 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN AND RIGHT ON LIMIT

minor wear in steering rack at nearside

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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SJ53 VYX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ53 VYX, 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

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What year was SJ53 VYX registered?

SJ53 VYX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 VYX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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