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DY53 GUC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GUC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 114,408 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 128,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 128,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both Headlamp glasses clouding , starting to lose beam pattern sharpness.

Offside Rear Shock absorber piston rod has been bent and shroud damaged but not affecting performance.

Oil leak General oil leakage from engine. ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,174 miles

Engine cover.

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)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 125,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine cover.

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)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 114,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,026 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,003 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn on edges and deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn on edges and deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,899 miles

both rear seats not persent at time of mot seatbelts not checked

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,734 miles

Oil leak

both rear most seats not present at time of mot seat belts not checked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,304 miles

both rear most seats not persent at time of mot seatbelts not checked

Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,304 miles

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

both rear most seats not persent at time of mot seatbelts not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,148 miles

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

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

both rear seats 6&7 not persent at time of mot (seatbelts not checked)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 60,148 miles

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

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

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

both rear seats 6&7 not persent at time of mot (seatbelts not checked)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,958 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,542 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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DY53 GUC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY53 GUC, 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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DY53 GUC is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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