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WL53 CRV

2003 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,429 mi
Last recorded35,429 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,429 miles

nearside and offside headlights justabout have a beam patten

Fail 18 Dec 2015 35,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside headlights justabout have a beam patten

Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,433 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside inner rack joint has play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,240 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2013 12,238 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 6,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 113,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,523 miles

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

advise front and rear tyre size's

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,034 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,781 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 81,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WL53 CRV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WL53 CRV, 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 WL53 CRV registered?

WL53 CRV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WL53 CRV safe to buy?

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