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BG53 VYC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,224 miles

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

Front tyre valves perishing

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,140 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Front tyre valves perishing

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,889 miles

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

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,764 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,843 miles

Airbag light on.

Front and rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Nearside rear inner brake pad worn very low but unable to see exact thickness.

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,445 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,831 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,476 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,387 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG53 VYC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 VYC, 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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BG53 VYC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 November 2003.

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