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BL53 WXB

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,227 mi
Last recorded86,227 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WXB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,591 miles

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake disc worn

Play in offside rear steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside front brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Play in offside rear steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,407 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,715 miles

slight play noted to ns and os of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,844 miles

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

osr tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,723 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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BL53 WXB 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 58.3%.

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 BL53 WXB, 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 BL53 WXB registered?

BL53 WXB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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