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SV53 ZWB

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZWB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,186 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 102,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,489 miles

Battery is slightly insecure.

Engine is leaking oil.

Front Brake Balance is approaching concern.

Front Brake Pads APPEAR low, but are difficult to see through wheels/from behind.

General Underbody corrosion of components.

Headlamp lenses are opaque, borderline to failure.

Minor Binding of the O/S/R Brake.

N/S/F Shock Absorber seals are perishing, shocker damp, borderline to failure.

O/S/R Brake Pipe, next to caliper is corroded, borderline to failure.

Play in the N/S of the Steering Rack.

Winter Tyre fitted to the N/S/F.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,692 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front wheel arch liner broken/hanging down

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

slight play at steering rack track arm's

Fail 13 Nov 2010

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/r tyre cut to cords

rear centre seat belt slight fraying

slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 13 Nov 2010

n/s/r tyre cut to cords

rear centre seat belt slight fraying

slight play in inner rack arms

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,085 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished

Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all brake disc's corroded /pitted

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,563 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,861 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SV53 ZWB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SV53 ZWB, 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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SV53 ZWB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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