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GL53 FKD

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FKD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 102,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,056 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 114,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,357 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected......

n/s/r rear seat missing....

slight play in n/s & o/s of steering rack....

wipers smear.....

Fail 19 Jan 2010 92,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected......

front inner brake pads appear low , discs lipped.....

n/s/r rear seat missing....

slight play in n/s & o/s of steering rack....

wipers smear.....

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,292 miles

centre & rear exhaust mounts in poor condition....

front inner brake pads appear low

o/s centre row seat missing, child seat fitted to n/s...

o/s/f outer brake pad very low , advise replacements.....

oil leaks..

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,481 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,662 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Dec 2006 27,662 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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 FKD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

GL53 FKD is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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