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BD53 NWK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NWK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,704 miles

Babyseat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Babyseat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,571 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 45,571 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,765 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 7,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,617 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,823 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,665 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 46,665 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,236 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit on edge advise replacement.

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 NWK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NWK, 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 BD53 NWK registered?

BD53 NWK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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