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T23 DRB

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 DRB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Front brake discs worn

Instrument panel unable to display mileage

Offside front suspension coil spring corroding

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Jul 2025

Front brake discs worn

Instrument panel reset & displaying 0 km

Nearside coil spring corroding

Nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Offside front coil spring corroding

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,968 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Offside front coil spring corroding

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2023 84,445 miles

Both headlights misted (Pattern fading - Just meets criteria)

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight rougnhness when rotated

Offside front track rod end has play (Just meets pass criteria)

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing thin inner

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 80,454 miles

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Both sides front shock absorbers getting soft

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,823 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Jul 2015 58,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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T23 DRB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T23 DRB, 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 T23 DRB registered?

T23 DRB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is T23 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 DRB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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