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ST53 RNV

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RNV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,115 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

dampness around steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt requires small clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2020 112,007 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED

N/S/R BRAKE PAD WORN

O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

REAR DISCS WORN

STEERING NOTCHY

Fail 6 Aug 2020 111,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heavy dampness around steering rack

steering notchy

Pass 17 Aug 2019 110,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dampness around steering rack

undertrays fitted possible exhaust blow from front section

Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dampness around steering rack

undertrays fitted possible exhaust blow from front section

Pass 16 May 2018 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper poor

dampness around pas rack

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

slight damage to front sills

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 24 May 2017 80,184 miles

dampness around steering arms

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

nsf fog light unit lens damaged

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge and has some cuts

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,406 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres heavy advanced age cracking

exhuast corroded

nsf sub-frame mounting point damaged/dented

slight damage and corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and have heavy advanced age cracking attention required asap

dampness around pas rack

exhaust corroded

hihg rear brake application 27%

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges and have heavy advanced age cracking attention required asap

dampness around pas rack

exhaust corroded

hihg rear brake application 27%

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers poor

n/s/f spot light lens cracked

rear brake inbalance

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,884 miles

front spot light lens cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2011 60,884 miles

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

advance movement in n/s/f steering arm just passed at time of test needs attention asap

front spot light lens cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,940 miles

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

slight play in ns of steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,940 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

slight play in ns of steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,116 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 25,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,840 miles

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

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 RNV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNV, 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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ST53 RNV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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