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HN53 LUW

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 LUW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 140,805 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,290 miles

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

engine cover fitted

nearside font tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,481 miles

Battery loose.

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

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

Slight movement in n/s and o/s inner track rod end ball joints.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 122,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre and rear exhaust weak.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,659 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to see inner brake pads.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,807 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 74,777 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 74,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,628 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 62,628 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,350 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 52,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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HN53 LUW is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HN53 LUW, 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 HN53 LUW registered?

HN53 LUW is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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