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GF53 YCV

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YCV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 123,619 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,488 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Mixture of winter grade and standard tyres fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from power unit

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

centre exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,313 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Winter tyres mixed with standard tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Winter tyres mixed with standard tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,024 miles

Middle and rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Winter tyres mixed with standard tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,541 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Middle and rear exhaust hangers deteriorated but not insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Winter tyres mixed with standard tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,458 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,015 miles

Slight play in steering rack detected at F/O/S wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,015 miles

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

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)

Slight play in steering rack detected at F/O/S wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,411 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,171 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)

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 YCV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

Is GF53 YCV safe to buy?

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