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GP03 GCX

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,961 mi
Last recorded181,961 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 181,961 miles

Oil leak

n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s

Fail 15 May 2014 181,922 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s

Pass 3 Jun 2013 144,727 miles

osr tyre low on edge

Fail 31 May 2013 144,727 miles

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

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

osr tyre low on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,517 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

trailer wiring lamps inop

Fail 3 Aug 2012 134,517 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

trailer wiring lamps inop

Fail 28 Jul 2012 134,455 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsr low on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,301 miles

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

osr brake flexi kinked

slight play in ns inner track rod end

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,365 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 101,839 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 101,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,397 miles

slight amount of play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2006 81,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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GP03 GCX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GP03 GCX, 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 GP03 GCX registered?

GP03 GCX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 June 2003.

Is GP03 GCX safe to buy?

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