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YY53 OLC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,278 mi
Last recorded169,278 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 169,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 156,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 150,933 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 150,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

advis tracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010
Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,596 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 103,596 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

high level brake not working

Pass 28 Oct 2006 81,282 miles

Rear/rear seats missing

Front number starting to discolour

High level brake light not working

Nearside and offside inner rack joints starting to show some play

Fail 20 Oct 2006 80,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YY53 OLC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc 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 YY53 OLC, 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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YY53 OLC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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