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DF53 KNO

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KNO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 101,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,191 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres 215/60/16

rear tyres 225/60/16

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center stop lamp not working

front tyres 215/60/16

rear tyres 225/60/16

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,413 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 78,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,280 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 68,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,495 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,275 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,013 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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DF53 KNO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF53 KNO, 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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DF53 KNO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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