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WR53 KCE

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KCE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 106,286 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Headlamps frosted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 106,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Headlamps frosted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 102,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 98,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,557 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,155 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,315 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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WR53 KCE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 KCE, 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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WR53 KCE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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