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GL53 WDZ

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WDZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts broken but tempory secured with zip ties

rattle/noise inside engine bay

Oil leak rear of engine leaking over exhaust ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 119,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking made up pipe/hose weeping pide fouling against hand brake cable (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Towbar component insecure tow ball bolt missing /misalinged (6.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts broken but tempory secured with zip ties

rattle/noise inside engine bay

Oil leak rear of engine leaking over exhaust ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,604 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,011 miles

Very bad oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,743 miles

f/n/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,737 miles

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

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

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

f/n/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,930 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)

adv n/s resar tyre outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,094 miles

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

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

no sixth or seventh seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,141 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 33,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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 WDZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

GL53 WDZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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