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YH52 VJC

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VJC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 124,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,896 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,896 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,697 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

tyre pressure warning monitor warning on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

tyre pressure warning monitor warning on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,525 miles

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

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

front pads possible incorrect fitment

rear seats not im use

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,388 miles

10% imbalance on front brakes

STRONG ADVISE o/s rear brake caliper damp with grease or brake fluid from handrake arm

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads geting low

n/s front outer cv gaitor leakin grease from inner clip

n/s rear shockabsorber signs of leaking

n/s rear tyre out of shape outer edge and perished

oil leak

oil level down

play in n/s front rack arm

very slight play in o/s front rack arm

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,389 miles

nearside front cv boot inner has signs of leaking grease but no hole

rear wiper split

slight play in the nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,556 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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YH52 VJC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YH52 VJC, 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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YH52 VJC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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