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GL03 LJV

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,613 mi
Last recorded133,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LJV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 133,603 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,527 miles

Front headlamp lenses dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 122,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp lenses dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 111,151 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 111,114 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 104,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 12 Jul 2014 94,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 87,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,636 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,802 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,802 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,092 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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GL03 LJV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL03 LJV, 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 GL03 LJV registered?

GL03 LJV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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