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BJ53 OLW

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OLW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 121,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 121,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

tow bar socket insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,148 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 99,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 88,108 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,860 miles

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

o/s internal door handle broken

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,860 miles

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

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

o/s internal door handle broken

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 56,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,008 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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BJ53 OLW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black 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 OLW, 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 BJ53 OLW registered?

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

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