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FG53 SXB

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,362 mi
Last recorded136,362 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SXB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,362 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 136,295 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Rear Nearside and Offside disc wearing low and corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,875 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle brake light not working

Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,303 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 124,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly play and noisey (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,165 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,328 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,313 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hazard switch sticky operation

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,977 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FG53 SXB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG53 SXB, 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 FG53 SXB registered?

FG53 SXB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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