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GF53 YCO

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,518 mi
Last recorded112,518 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YCO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,518 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Engine oil on minimum.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Engine oil on minimum.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,364 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,456 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,456 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens degrading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens degrading (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 1x chip mid screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,076 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2014 91,528 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 91,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,463 miles

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

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

slight movement in both nearside & offside hub area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,249 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limet

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,969 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,969 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GF53 YCO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF53 YCO, 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 GF53 YCO registered?

GF53 YCO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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