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FD53 BYR

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing low on outer edges of the tread

advise play in both front inner steering rack joints

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing low on outer edges of the tread

advise play in both front inner steering rack joints

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,149 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see rear (inner) brake pad thickness

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,368 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 75,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

center row seat missing /belts not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2011 70,584 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

center row seat missing /belts not checked

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv centre row /child seats fitted/belts not checked

adv centre row centre seat missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,502 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 60,502 miles

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

rear screen wash in op

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,649 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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FD53 BYR is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FD53 BYR, 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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FD53 BYR is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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