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GF53 ZYY

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,106 mi
Last recorded147,106 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,272 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 136,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 115,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,961 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,118 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,823 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,823 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,641 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge (close to legal limit) offside rear tyre worn on outer edge(close to legal limit)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge † †off side tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,641 miles

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

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 ZYY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

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

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