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YB53 PTU

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,654 mi
Last recorded139,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 PTU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,654 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split

head lights starting to mist

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,813 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Clutch pedal rubber split slightly

Front coil spring corroded both sides and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall repair (4.1.D.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (6.2.B.1c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Clutch pedal rubber split slightly

Front coil spring corroded both sides and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2015 124,367 miles

Both front and offside rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Clutch pedal rubber split slightly

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,176 miles

Front and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded both sides of vehicle

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 4 Dec 2014 114,175 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both headlamp lenses dull

Front and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded both sides of vehicle

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,067 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 99,067 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 76,621 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp in/op

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Dec 2010 68,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,183 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,298 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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YB53 PTU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB53 PTU, 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 YB53 PTU registered?

YB53 PTU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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