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GL53 DNX

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,172 mi
Last recorded141,172 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DNX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 141,172 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in offside steering rack tie bar

Pass 27 Aug 2016 136,610 miles

BOTHFRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE IS TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 136,598 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazards not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens has become opaque destroying beam pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens has become opaque destroying beam pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTHFRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE IS TOTALLY INOPERATIVE.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,179 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2014 134,435 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 134,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 128,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 128,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 116,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 116,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2009 111,253 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 111,233 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,965 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,965 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,888 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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GL53 DNX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GL53 DNX, 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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GL53 DNX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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