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GP53 GSZ

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GSZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 121,396 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,415 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2011 106,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake flexi-hose insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,945 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,439 miles

n/s/r tyer on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,286 miles

slight movement to the nearside and offside front wheels

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,307 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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GP53 GSZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP53 GSZ, 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 GP53 GSZ registered?

GP53 GSZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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