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SV53 ZWT

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,749 mi
Last recorded109,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZWT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low

head lamp lens fadeing

offside front tyre low in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 109,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low

head lamp lens fadeing

offside front tyre low in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to all rear seats

Fail 8 Feb 2014 95,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to all rear seats

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 83,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear centre upper suspension arm rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,110 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,395 miles

slight play in steerimg rack ends

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,395 miles

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

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

slight play in steerimg rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,911 miles

slight movement in both front steering arms

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,594 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 44,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,829 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZWT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey 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 ZWT, 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 SV53 ZWT registered?

SV53 ZWT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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