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DN53 DFU

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,188 mi
Last recorded47,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DFU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,188 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 47,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,619 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 31,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,847 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 19,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,757 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 10,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,442 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,926 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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DN53 DFU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DN53 DFU, 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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DN53 DFU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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