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SX53 BUJ

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,672 mi
Last recorded100,672 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,612 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S rear seat belt not tested. Seat missing.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S rear seat belt not tested. Seat missing.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,954 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,942 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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SX53 BUJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX53 BUJ, 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 SX53 BUJ registered?

SX53 BUJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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