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BD53 JJE

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JJE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

additional seats missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2015 120,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

additional seats missing at time of test

oil level low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

additional seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 9 Jun 2014 104,918 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

additional seats not fitted at time of test

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil level low

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

additional seats not fitted at time of test

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

centre stop lamp not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,065 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

additional seats not fitted at time of test

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

centre stop lamp not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

additional seats not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2012 87,116 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

additional seats not fitted at time of test

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,162 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,734 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 49,734 miles

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

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

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

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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BD53 JJE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD53 JJE, 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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BD53 JJE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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