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YF53 NDY

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,387 mi
Last recorded101,387 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 NDY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,366 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 96,507 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,106 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight movement in steering coloum

Fail 11 Feb 2009 79,680 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

slight movement in steering coloum

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,649 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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YF53 NDY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 NDY, 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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YF53 NDY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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