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VK53 SXX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SXX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 113,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 109,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2017 105,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,317 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heatshields insecure

o/s/f tyre wall damaged(inner)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,915 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,195 miles

6th and 7th seat not fitted at time of test

child seat fitted offside rear

engine undertrays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,195 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

6th and 7th seat not fitted at time of test

child seat fitted offside rear

engine undertrays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,768 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,617 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,822 miles

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

slight play in nearside front rackend

slight smearing on front wiper blades

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,212 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,373 miles

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

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

slight wear in rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,209 miles

slight free play in steering rack felt at the wheels.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,519 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 SXX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SXX, 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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VK53 SXX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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