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VK53 SXO

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SXO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,434 miles

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted in rear

headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,434 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted in rear

headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,118 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gearbox mount deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gearbox mount deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,825 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,325 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts inbetween tread not showing cords.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,261 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts inbetween tread not showing cords.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,235 miles

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 31 Oct 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,522 miles

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 27 Nov 2006 15,712 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to seat not fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,312 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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VK53 SXO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK53 SXO, 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 VK53 SXO registered?

VK53 SXO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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