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GL53 FJY

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,726 mi
Last recorded66,726 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,726 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly on test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly on test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,528 miles

damage at nearside sill

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

wear at offside track rod end

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear detected at nearside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive

Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear detected at nearside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,057 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside sill damaged

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 FJY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 FJY, 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 GL53 FJY registered?

GL53 FJY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is GL53 FJY safe to buy?

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