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SW53 AXB

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AXB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,100 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 146,100 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,695 miles

engine has bad oil leak

fuel tank retaining strap corroded through

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

remaining fuel tank retaining strap badly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine has bad oil leak

fuel tank retaining strap corroded through

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

remaining fuel tank retaining strap badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,844 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 133,836 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

play in inner steering rack joints

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,038 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,173 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,876 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 93,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

front and rear discs cro0ded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,053 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage ti inner side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2009 79,042 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has slight damage ti inner side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,510 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 67,510 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,149 miles

some movement in o/s off steering rack not yet excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,504 miles

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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SW53 AXB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SW53 AXB, 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 SW53 AXB registered?

SW53 AXB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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