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FN53 LGX

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,925 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre and both rear seats in boot removed

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,199 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,498 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,778 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,778 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 798,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,397 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,198 miles

Centre seat, row 2, removed.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,261 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 27,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,601 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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FN53 LGX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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