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FN53 LDD

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LDD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,849 miles

Oil leak under body corroded/under tray fitted ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective slightly insecure ()

steering/suspension has ply

Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak under body corroded/under tray fitted ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective slightly insecure ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering/suspension has ply

Pass 7 May 2016 127,294 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting partially broken

Horn sound poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust mounting partially broken

Horn sound poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 116,734 miles

brake warning light flashing

movement in nearside front inner steering arm ball joint

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

object in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2014 116,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light flashing

movement in nearside front inner steering arm ball joint

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

object in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,259 miles

both sides front tyres starting to wear low

diesel trigger point not met

oil leaks

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 26 Oct 2013 112,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front tyres starting to wear low

diesel trigger point not met

oil leaks

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,483 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,566 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FN53 LDD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FN53 LDD, 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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FN53 LDD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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