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YE53 WOY

2003 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,819 mi
Last recorded172,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 WOY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,819 miles

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

OILleak on engine

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 168,798 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 168,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f rack end

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f rack end

Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,390 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

play n/s/f rack end

play o/s/f rack end

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

play n/s/f rack end

play o/s/f rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,399 miles

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

Oil leak

cracking o/s/r tyre

front wipers smearing slightly

play in front rack ends

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

cracking o/s/r tyre

front wipers smearing slightly

play in front rack ends

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

covers fitted preventing full inspection

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 23,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

covers fitted preventing full inspection

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,448 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight wear

Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,448 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,458 miles
Fail 14 May 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

no dashboard lihts

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,608 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE53 WOY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YE53 WOY, 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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YE53 WOY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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