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FD53 BZC

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,681 miles

Slight play in N/S/F bottom ball joint

Slight play in O/S/F track rod end

Tyres worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,712 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,346 miles

Steering lock inop

Fail 7 Jan 2012 76,298 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering lock inop

Trailer socket not tested due to no tool to test

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,949 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,941 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,903 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 BZC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZC, 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 FD53 BZC registered?

FD53 BZC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FD53 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 BZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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