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AP53 HJY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HJY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,261 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,373 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,436 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,552 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 69,552 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,487 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,487 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,685 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,414 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,414 miles

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

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

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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AP53 HJY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 HJY, 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 AP53 HJY registered?

AP53 HJY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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