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GL53 GKD

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,197 mi
Last recorded35,197 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GKD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,197 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 21,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,358 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing tin on edge

slight free play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 9,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2013 9,131 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,196 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 130,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 117,687 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 106,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 97,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball coupling joints

Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball coupling joints

Fail 22 Oct 2007 84,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,925 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,077 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 68,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GKD is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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