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YS53 UME

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UME
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,408 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 113,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt retaining strap broken but gaiter still in place (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides plus nail in off side f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,248 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 104,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,894 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,507 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,663 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 26,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,450 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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YS53 UME is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YS53 UME, 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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YS53 UME is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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