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ST53 FWM

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FWM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,023 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper worn

service light on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 85,336 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear pads low

no seats in rear of car to check seat belts

stop sign on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,114 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,516 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 69,856 miles

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

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

coolant low

mix of different load ratings on tyres

service light on

tyre pressure monitor not functioning

Fail 24 Dec 2009 69,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

coolant low

mix of different load ratings on tyres

service light on

tyre pressure monitor not functioning

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,782 miles

o/s mirror glsss has slight cracks

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

o/s mirror glsss has slight cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,376 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 63,983 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,323 miles

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

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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ST53 FWM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ST53 FWM, 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 ST53 FWM registered?

ST53 FWM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is ST53 FWM safe to buy?

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