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HN53 UTT

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,253 mi
Last recorded125,253 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UTT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,111 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,584 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged , tape covering light

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,263 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,445 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge - recommended (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge - recommended (4.1.E.1)

all rear seats permanently removed at time or test

both front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear door does not open from outside vehicle however all rear passenger seats have permanently been removed

Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,841 miles

Offside Rear door does not open from outside vehicle

Offside Rear tyre perished and may need replacing soon

all rear seats permanently removed from vehicle at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2016 106,839 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear door does not open from outside vehicle

Offside Rear tyre perished and may need replacing soon

all rear seats permanently removed from vehicle at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,066 miles

Offside rear cannot be opened

Rear seats missing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear cannot be opened

Rear seats missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,875 miles

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

both front and rear brake disc inner and outer surfaces corroded and pitted

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,243 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,030 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,242 miles

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 UTT is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UTT, 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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HN53 UTT is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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