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AO53 HLU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HLU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,537 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre monitoring system showing a defect,headlamps deteriorated but not adversly affecting the beam pattern,

Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/rear tyre monitoring system showing a defect,headlamps deteriorated but not adversly affecting the beam pattern,

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,833 miles

1) front and rear brake pads look low 2) o/s rear brake disc dicoloured 3) servere engine oil leaks

4) tyres 225 55 17

Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

1) front and rear brake pads look low 2) o/s rear brake disc dicoloured 3) servere engine oil leaks

4) tyres 225 55 17

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,020 miles

1) tyres 225 55 17 2) n/s mirror glass broken 3) o/s mirror head damaged 4) front and rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,787 miles

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

1) tyres 225 55 17 2) n/s mirror glass broken 3) o/s mirror head damaged 4) front and rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,891 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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AO53 HLU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO53 HLU, 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 AO53 HLU registered?

AO53 HLU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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