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WG53 OUO

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OUO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,273 miles

NEAR SIDE TOP MOUNT PART SEIZED

NO EXTREAM REAR BELTS TESTED

PLAY IN STEERING RACK NEAR LIMIT

Fail 5 Feb 2025 55,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

N/S/F TOP MOUNT PART SEIZED

NO EXTREAM REAR BELTS TESTED

PLAY IN STERING BOTH SIDES NEAR LIMIT

hand brake near limit

Pass 20 Nov 2023 50,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 50,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

inner edge worn o/s front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2020 38,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2019 36,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat exhaust mount missing but adequately supported

fuel tank strap badly corroded os

Fail 22 Nov 2019 36,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cat exhaust mount missing but adequately supported

fuel tank strap badly corroded os

Pass 19 Nov 2018 29,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap corroded

spare wheel rusted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 19,821 miles

covers and under trays fitted

power steering pump slight leak

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

spare wheel corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 19,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

covers and under trays fitted

power steering pump slight leak

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

spare wheel corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges no tread on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount perished and cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edges worn on n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Dec 2013 10,033 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2012 5,764 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 56,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 1,770 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,777 miles

exhaust rattle

front pads approx 60% worn

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Dec 2010 47,775 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle

front pads approx 60% worn

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,574 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,990 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,311 miles

front tyre's on 2mm in middle and 3mm on outer edge's

o/s/r tyre on 3mm [245/45/r18 100w]

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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WG53 OUO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 WG53 OUO, 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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WG53 OUO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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