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BT53 AXV

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AXV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

play in steering rack end knuckles

Fail 6 Mar 2021 113,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

play in steering rack end knuckles

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,065 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,048 miles

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

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

Front discs worn

unable to see brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear both tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,874 miles

front and rear discs worn

unable to see brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearide front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2012 51,954 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear disc's corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,726 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear disc's corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust beaket rubber deteriating

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 31,282 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BT53 AXV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT53 AXV, 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 BT53 AXV registered?

BT53 AXV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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