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HK53 CUA

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,302 mi
Last recorded110,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,302 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and has a nail

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 109,269 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,708 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,549 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wall starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 82,139 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,087 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,349 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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HK53 CUA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK53 CUA, 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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HK53 CUA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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