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BJ53 GJK

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,825 mi
Last recorded82,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GJK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,805 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,087 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre brake light not working (disconected ? )

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,015 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre brake light not working (disconected ? )

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

bonet catch stiff

front bumper damaged

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

bonet catch stiff

front bumper damaged

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 May 2010 74,108 miles

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

both rear tyres abnormal wear

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,802 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 54,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ53 GJK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ53 GJK, 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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BJ53 GJK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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