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SW53 CJU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,431 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 82,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,312 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,310 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,871 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 48,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,806 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 CJU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc 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 SW53 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

SW53 CJU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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