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YE53 ZMY

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 98,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights lenses going dull

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,803 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights lenses going dull

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,597 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,130 miles

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,984 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,442 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,187 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,343 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,436 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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YE53 ZMY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE53 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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