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BF53 NUU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NUU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,171 miles

advise n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

advise o/s/f shock absorber weeping

advise tracking due to uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,960 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

advise o/s/f shock absorber weeping

advise tracking due to uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,669 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,199 miles

play n/s track rod end

slight play o/s steering rack end

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,320 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,203 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,212 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,241 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)

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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BF53 NUU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel 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 BF53 NUU, 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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BF53 NUU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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