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GF53 YCT

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,779 mi
Last recorded130,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YCT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,206 miles

Oil present underneath vehicle around front end

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,958 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,393 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,452 miles

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

Oil leak

stability control light illuminated indicating fault

Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

stability control light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 69,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 19,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,540 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 YCT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF53 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

GF53 YCT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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