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HK53 GUW

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 GUW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,748 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,351 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,215 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f ball joint dust cover perished, still preventing ingress of dirt and loss of grease

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,346 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,299 miles

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

Front abs wiring insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Front abs wiring insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Aug 2010 56,663 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 5,663 miles

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

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

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)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,621 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,108 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,425 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,554 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 30,454 miles

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

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 GUW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HK53 GUW, 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 HK53 GUW registered?

HK53 GUW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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