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GL53 GWJ

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GWJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,199 miles

Oil leak

deterioration in rear exhaust mounting

slight movement in steering column bracket

Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

deterioration in rear exhaust mounting

slight movement in steering column bracket

Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,334 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 104,174 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 86,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,852 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,852 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 54,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both offside and nearside steering rack axial balljoints

Fail 24 Feb 2007 43,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both offside and nearside steering rack axial balljoints

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 GWJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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