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YX53 VGM

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,091 mi
Last recorded151,091 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 151,091 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Both front tyres low tread strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine light on dashboard(suspect).

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front inner steering rack track rod wear strong advise,nearside inner steering rack track rod slight play.

Offside rear tyre tread distortion,low tread strong advise.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise epb parking brake warning lights flashing advise further investigation.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 151,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Both front tyres low tread strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine light on dashboard(suspect).

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front inner steering rack track rod wear strong advise,nearside inner steering rack track rod slight play.

Offside rear tyre tread distortion,low tread strong advise.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise epb parking brake warning lights flashing advise further investigation.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 127,257 miles

slight play offside steering arm

offside front shock absorber damp

Fail 30 Jan 2008 127,243 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn close to limit

slight play offside steering arm

unable to fully check integrity of nearside track rod end and steering arm due to condition of balljoint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,291 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YX53 VGM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YX53 VGM, 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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YX53 VGM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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