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SW53 FBK

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,573 mi
Last recorded129,573 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,573 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 116,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2014 116,069 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,917 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,452 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,088 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 22,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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SW53 FBK 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 SW53 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

SW53 FBK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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