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SY53 YXC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YXC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,894 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges of both rear tyres badly worn

n/s/f top strut bearing stiff

Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges of both front tyres badly worn

n/s/f top strut bearing stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2013 86,552 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 86,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,507 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,433 miles

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

play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,021 miles

both rear discs corroded

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,021 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear discs corroded

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,366 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,835 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 21,207 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,203 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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SY53 YXC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY53 YXC, 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 SY53 YXC registered?

SY53 YXC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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