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YY53 ERV

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,929 mi
Last recorded141,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ERV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 141,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,185 miles

Engine oil leak.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in N/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Play in O/S/F inner steeering rack joint

Rear bracing bar under vehicle corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 137,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in N/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Play in O/S/F inner steeering rack joint

Rear bracing bar under vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 134,532 miles

damage to wheel trims

n/s/f lock cover missing

n/s/r door seal split

noise from aux belt/timing cover area

uneven wear on front tyres

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2012 134,532 miles

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

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

damage to wheel trims

n/s/f lock cover missing

n/s/r door seal split

noise from aux belt/timing cover area

uneven wear on front tyres

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 129,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,329 miles

AS BEFORE

Fail 21 Jan 2010 127,318 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 123,841 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

reversing light incorrect operation

Pass 29 Jan 2009 123,841 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

reversing light incorrect operation

Pass 4 Feb 2008 116,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 112,986 miles

nearside steering rack nuckle joint slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,779 miles

hi-level brake light out.

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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YY53 ERV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY53 ERV, 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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What year was YY53 ERV registered?

YY53 ERV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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