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WF53 VFL

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,843 mi
Last recorded166,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,843 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 139,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 90,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 90,051 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 142,301 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 142,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 136,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 127,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 117,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 117,601 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 105,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

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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WF53 VFL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF53 VFL, 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 WF53 VFL registered?

WF53 VFL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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