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FP53 WBJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,235 mi
Last recorded129,235 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WBJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,316 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 121,316 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,268 miles

Centre Front Lower engine cover obscuring view

Nearside Rear seat missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre seriously worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 112,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure different size tyre and wheel (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Centre Front Lower engine cover obscuring view

Nearside Rear seat missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre seriously worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,823 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

both front tyres tread worn low up edges (no cords)

oil stains too offside rear shocker

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,892 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 9 Feb 2011 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,861 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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FP53 WBJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue 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 FP53 WBJ, 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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FP53 WBJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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