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YY53 PFZ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play nearside & offside front wheels

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,990 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,430 miles

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

both front inner tie rods have play (at rack end)

slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,791 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,668 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 65,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2009 65,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,413 miles

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

both rear shocks starting to leak

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 PFZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

YY53 PFZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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