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VO53 VWE

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VWE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,005 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 3 May 2016 106,831 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 138,007 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 138,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,492 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 129,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,004 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,004 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,924 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

front brake pads may be low

large engine cover & under tray fitted obstructing view

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,312 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seats removed seatbelts not checked

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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VO53 VWE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO53 VWE, 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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VO53 VWE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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