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BF53 OAG

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,261 mi
Last recorded188,261 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OAG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 188,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 188,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 187,349 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 187,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 170,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 139,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 135,937 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 135,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 123,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 109,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,616 miles

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 OAG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAG, 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 BF53 OAG registered?

BF53 OAG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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