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SO53 NDJ

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NDJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 102,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,006 miles

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

slight play N/S steering rack end

spare fitted for retest while original wheel is corrected

Fail 25 May 2016 97,003 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions N/S/R wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

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

slight play N/S steering rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 85,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,308 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

uneaven wear on front tyers

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,294 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,794 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,794 miles

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

slight wear in nearside and offside front steering arm inner knuckle joints

Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,913 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 33,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,622 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 26,622 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,115 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SO53 NDJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO53 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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SO53 NDJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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