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SX52 FBG

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,570 mi
Last recorded160,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 FBG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,570 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 160,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 157,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged metal fuel lines corroded at o/s/f (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 157,458 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged metal fuel lines corroded at o/s/f (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 151,716 miles

90mm crack, nearside lower corner of windscreen, outwith swept area.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti-roll bar link, upper ball joint rubber boot securing clip is loose, boot is still secure.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 142,236 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti-roll bar link, upper ball joint rubber boot securing clip is loose, boot is still secure.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 142,231 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front anti-roll-bar link, upper ball joint rubber boot securing clip is loose. Boot still secure.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 133,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,049 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 120,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,198 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 68,198 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,307 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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SX52 FBG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX52 FBG, 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 SX52 FBG registered?

SX52 FBG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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The MOT history for SX52 FBG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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