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YY53 OMZ

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OMZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,699 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box mount starting to split

n/s/f cv boot has been repaired but not cleaned down

oil leak from engine area

Fail 30 Aug 2016 121,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,885 miles

Centre exhaust hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Unable to assess rear most seats due to boot compartment occupied

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,885 miles

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

Unable to assess rear most seats due to boot compartment occupied

Centre exhaust hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,932 miles

front exhaust bracket slightly loose

near side rear tyre has slight un evean tread wear

sheilds fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket slightly loose

near side rear tyre has slight un evean tread wear

sheilds fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,029 miles

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

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed on once tapped

steering lock will not engage

Fail 31 Jan 2012 89,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed on once tapped

steering lock will not engage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/ side light came on and stayed on once tapped

Fail 4 Jan 2011 77,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/ side light came on and stayed on once tapped

Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed on once tapped

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,336 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,321 miles

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 25,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 OMZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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