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HT52 GWE

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 GWE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 123,133 miles

Both front steering arm inner joints slight play

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 27 May 2015 116,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 116,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 100,104 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,639 miles

o/s n/s front inner rack ends worn

Fail 31 May 2013 87,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s front inner rack ends worn

Pass 3 May 2012 82,342 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer centre seat not fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer centre seat not fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,074 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 59,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,369 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs corroded recommend further investigation

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,481 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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HT52 GWE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT52 GWE, 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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HT52 GWE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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