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YF53 OJJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OJJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 127,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Display intermittently not working

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 127,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Display intermittently not working

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,061 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 105,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,680 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 88,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

STEERING LOCK DEFECTIVE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUNFLAT DAMAGE TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS STRONGLY ADVISE FULL INSPECTION OF THE TYRE OFF THE VEHICLE

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,412 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 74,584 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust hangers need to be replaced.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,268 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 51,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 41,475 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 29,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre rear seat missing at time of test

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 OJJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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