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SK53 NDJ

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NDJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 87,548 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2015 77,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 77,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2014 109,465 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2014 109,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 96,532 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 82,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box damaged

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,257 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box damaged

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,372 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,082 miles

damage to rear bumper

damage to rear exhaust box

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,082 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

damage to rear bumper

damage to rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,617 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 17,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,576 miles

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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SK53 NDJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK53 NDJ, 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 SK53 NDJ registered?

SK53 NDJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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