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HK53 GVC

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,768 mi
Last recorded113,768 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 GVC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 113,768 miles

battery insecure , engine oil leak

rear tyres and nsf tyre getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2013 112,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery insecure , engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,866 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,157 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Feb 2010 79,926 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,128 miles

under trays fitted

3 child seats fitted

both front wheels have slight play

front and rear no. plates starting to seperate

front pads getting low

front tyres starting to get low

Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,128 miles

3 child seats fitted

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

both front wheels have slight play

front and rear no. plates starting to seperate

front pads getting low

front tyres starting to get low

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,472 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

rear no. plate distorted/disfigured

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 GVC is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

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

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