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GF53 ZZJ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on 2mm

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger splitting and perished

some play in steering rack joints

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested as 5 seats excluding driver

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,789 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger splitting and perished

some play in steering rack joints

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested as 5 seats excluding driver

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover damaged

rear brake discs lipped and getting worn

rear inner brake pads look to be getting low

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,944 miles

front tyres wearing on edges / tyres deteriating

some corosion to rear suspension coil springs

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 29 Nov 2012 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges / tyres deteriating

some corosion to rear suspension coil springs

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,512 miles

centre exhaust mounting partialy broken

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,544 miles

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/r tyre showing signs of starting to deteriate

some play in n/s of steering rack

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 3 Nov 2010 63,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/r tyre showing signs of starting to deteriate

some play in n/s of steering rack

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,982 miles

rear pads getting low

slight lip to rear discs

slight play in n/s of steering rack

vehicle presented as 5 seats excluding driver

Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear pads getting low

slight lip to rear discs

slight play in n/s of steering rack

vehicle presented as 5 seats excluding driver

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,299 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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GF53 ZZJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

GF53 ZZJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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