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BJ53 OLV

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,329 mi
Last recorded154,329 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OLV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 154,329 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 154,285 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 139,045 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 118,564 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,238 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,207 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 69,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,614 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,614 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,059 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OLV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BJ53 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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