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GV53 SXU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,303 mi
Last recorded60,303 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SXU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,303 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are quite rusty on the inside edges

exhaust system is a little rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are quite rusty

exhaust system is a little rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,120 miles

both front brake discs are quite rusty on the inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,472 miles

advise front discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 13,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GV53 SXU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV53 SXU, 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 GV53 SXU registered?

GV53 SXU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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