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YY53 ETL

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ETL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,075 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

catalytic converter rattling badly and the minimum emmission requirements were only just met

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,833 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,773 miles

light play in steering rack

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,773 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)

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

light play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,590 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

steering wheel rubbing on shroud

Fail 8 Apr 2009 56,590 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

steering wheel rubbing on shroud

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,912 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 47,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in n/s of steering rack (ball end)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,453 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in n/s of steering rack (ball end)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,373 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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YY53 ETL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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