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GL53 FKA

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,588 mi
Last recorded44,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FKA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,588 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

freeplay in n/s steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

freeplay in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,556 miles

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,351 miles

exhaust mounts poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play both sides steering arms

Fail 15 Jun 2015 23,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust mounts poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play both sides steering arms

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,174 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

wear on exhaust mountings

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,174 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

wear on exhaust mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,225 miles

play in both track rods

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,759 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,229 miles

nail in tread o/s/f tyre

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,229 miles

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

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

nail in tread o/s/f tyre

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,574 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 FKA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL53 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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