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GL53 GWO

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,586 mi
Last recorded121,586 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

outer edge of n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 114,599 miles

Rear wiper blade perished

Fail 21 Aug 2015 114,599 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,103 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear wiper perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,992 miles

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front track rod end (rack end) slight play

offside rear inner wheel rim - evidence of contact with plastic axle trim

Fail 19 Aug 2013 90,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front track rod end (rack end) slight play

offside rear inner wheel rim - evidence of contact with plastic axle trim

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,826 miles

225/60/R16/102V. ALL 5MM.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,364 miles

Rear discs corroded and slightly scored

Vehicle covered with dirt and mud not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2011 66,364 miles

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

Rear discs corroded and slightly scored

Vehicle covered with dirt and mud not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,965 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,964 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 55,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,499 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,001 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs in poor copndition

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 GWO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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