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VU53 SGY

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 SGY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

slight play in rack arms

steering lock inop

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

slight play in rack arms

steering lock inop

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,930 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,871 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 62,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Only 3 passenger seats fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,179 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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Only 3 passenger seats fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,338 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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VU53 SGY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU53 SGY, 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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VU53 SGY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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