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GL53 UEJ

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 137,810 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake pads getting low.

both sides rear brake discs inner & outer faces slightly corroded.

both sides rear inner brake pads appear to be gewtting low.

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 100,146 miles

Both front wipers slow to clear.

N/s outer sill at rear damaged.

N/s/r seat & seat belt not fitted.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 100,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front wipers slow to clear.

N/s outer sill at rear damaged.

N/s/r seat & seat belt not fitted.

O/s/r coil spring broken at bottom but still located.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,580 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear shock absorber wet

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,539 miles

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear (x2) brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,539 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear (x2) brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,530 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear brake catching slightly

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,170 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front track rods - slight play in rack end

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped and corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smeary

Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,170 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front track rods - slight play in rack end

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped and corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,337 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber bonding broken

front numberplate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,903 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 UEJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

GL53 UEJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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