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YF53 VAA

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,622 mi
Last recorded152,622 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 152,622 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is starting to split.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 152,621 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - headlamp lenses discoloured affecting beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 143,545 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 133,489 miles

both rear tyres on limit

n/s/f top link arm rubber worn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2014 133,413 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on limit

n/s/f top link arm rubber worn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,562 miles

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

both sides of steering rack worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 52,246 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,916 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,562 miles

high level brake light out

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

high level brake light out

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,347 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

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 VAA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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