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DU53 GXW

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GXW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps faded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,995 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,973 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,923 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,914 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering rack insecure at mounting (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,194 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 May 2013 72,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 69,344 miles

advisorys on test 378449332166

Fail 18 May 2012 69,220 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s centre and n/s/r seats removed from vehicle

Pass 5 May 2011 60,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,996 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,788 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,753 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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DU53 GXW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU53 GXW, 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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DU53 GXW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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